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Problems with 2D Design

Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 2:16 pm
by nottinghamhigh
Hi,
Does anyone use 2D Design with their laser cutter?
We keep getting a problem if anyone uses the dimension lines. When the file is exported into DXF format it either still has the measurements on it even if they have been deleted or the design is not complete, just a few of the lines.
Has anyone else had this trouble?

Re: Problems with 2D Design

Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 6:58 pm
by Spooky
Hiya,

Dimensions in most Cad packages get exploded and dis-associated, this can lead to problems when importing into your laser. Do you have a file you can post as a demonstration of the problem? it's a lot easier to help if I can *see* the problem rather than try to understand it (if that makes sense :))

What format DXF are you exporting to? It should be AutoCAD 2000 compatible.

best wishes

Dave

Re: Problems with 2D Design

Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:39 am
by nottinghamhigh
It won't let me post any attachments. It there another way?

Re: Problems with 2D Design

Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:31 pm
by Spooky
Hiya ,

Just mail it direct :) Dave@opticalpower.co.uk

best wishes

Dave

Re: Problems with 2D Design

Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 11:05 pm
by bob
Hi Please try to do the dims in a different layer and colour and dont output them in lasercut this may work.
I have used 2d without any problems but not used dimension lines...
Hope this helps
Bob ;)

Re: Problems with 2D Design

Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:35 am
by nottinghamhigh
Thanks for the help, it's great to be able to ask others advise!
Hope everyone has a good Christmas,

Sally