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| File Extension(s): | .dxf |
| Type: | 2D CAD |
| Software: | AutoCAD, LaserCut 5.3, Inkscape |
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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: use DXF R14 if your program supports this- 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]
