Splines!

[joem]

Hi

I've scanned some handwriting in and converted it to vectors using autocad, I then splined (?) the resultant letters to make them all smooth. The problem is that when I import them into lasercut 5.3 (as a DXF), it imports both the spline and the original jerky line connected as one!

Is there any way to convert the splines into a series of polylines and arcs? Or maybe explode the lines in Lasercut so I can untangle them?

Thank you!

[joem]

I've just figured out a very painstaking workaround.

[Daven]

I use modify, object, polyline, multiple, join (if required).

I also use a script called PLines diet to reduce some of the vertices - may not be the best/right way but it works for me

Best

Dave

[joem]

Cheers, I've just found the 'convert to polyline' option, I am now kicking myself

[Spooky]

Hiya Joe,

When you save the file save it as "Autocad R10.dxf" ,

Release 10 doesn't support splines and will automatically convert them all to polylines

It will also ensure the splines are properly joined as they will convert as separate entities if not allowing you to rejoin them where required.

best wishes

Dave