This is an open-source freeware (under the GNU GPL) utility to convert two dimensional DXF files to g-code.

Download ACE Converter v3.2 - (236 k)

  The source compiles with Borland C++ v5.02; or the v5.5 command line version.  Look for directions to compile it inside the download.

View the ACE Converter user's manual online

  Changes from version 3.1:

• Release plane, depth per pass, decimal precision, and Z offset defaults are now stored in ACE.INI for convenience

• Fixed background color issue on Windows XP systems.

• Output file now defaults to *.NC (was *.TXT)

• Added build notes for Borland C++ 5.5.1, which is a free command line compiler.

  The 3.2 version changes were donated to the ACE community by Marcin Dawidowicz.