Format:DXF

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Drawing Interchange Format

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File Extension(s): .dxf
Type: 2D CAD
Software: AutoCAD, LaserCut 5.3,
Inkscape, Autodesk Fusion,
Onshape
Machines:
Repositories:

DXF (drawing interchange format) is a pretty old [1] file format to exchange 2D CAD files.

Caution: DXF files do not contain units of measurement! Make sure your import settings are correct.

Export from Inkscape

Exporting DXF is a regular task you are faced with when using Inkscape for laser cutting because LaserCut 5.3 does not accept SVG files.

  • make sure to convert all objects (e.g. text) into paths
  • File --> Save as copy: use DXF R14 if your program supports this
"Save as copy" should keep the original SVG intact in case you need to make adjustments to the design
  • reportedly, the checkboxes "Use ROBO-Master type of spline output" and "Use LWPOLYLINE type of line output" need to be off in the popup window that follows [2] [3]

Further Reading