NewBee: Basic Steps From Draftsight 2D/2.5D to SW Makers to NC Program Code?

 

Hello!

I'm new to this procedure of going from my DraftSight Pro 2D/2.5D drawing to SW Makers to generating NC program code so my CNC Router (3-Axis) can cut-out 2.5D type parts.

I can create the DratSight 2D and 2.5D drawings of the (4) parts, i.e., Right Side, Left Side, Top, Bottom. I also have control of my CNC Router (MASSO G3) having cut several projects so far. I have basic understanding and use of basic G & M code creation & editing.

The steps I'm unclear about are: 

  1. Using Makers to create Solids of the 4 parts;
  2. Prove Assembly using my Parts List (BOM);
  3. Generate NC code using the incliuded NC Programmer;
  4. Plus what else I may be missing?
  5. Which of of the Makers apps would likely be required to do this project? Example, would I Extrude or otgher to create a solid from my DraftSight drawing?

Thanks for your time and help! Billy