Exporting a sketch as a DXF?

ian_taylor677
ian_taylor677 Member Posts: 4 ✭
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Hi everyone -

I am somewhat competent with OnShape and creating basic 3D things but I am struggling with a new project I am working on. I want to make some cribbage boards on irregularly shaped wood using my laser to mark the dots on the wood so I can drill them out.

What I am trying to do is use a spline to create the path I want and then a linear pattern of points (or very small circles) to mark the peg holes. I have that bit sorted, but I cannot figure out how to export the resulting layout as a DXF to send to the laser.

I'm not sure if I am explaining this in correct terms, or if OnShape is capable of doing this? Any guidance would be appreciated - thanks!

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  • martin_kopplow
    martin_kopplow Member Posts: 1,632 PRO

    When in doubt, make a 1:1 drawing of the sketch on a blank sheet and export that as SVG or DXF to your laser.

    Or right-click on the sketch in the feature tree, select "Export DXF":

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  • ian_taylor677
    ian_taylor677 Member Posts: 4 ✭

    Hi @martin_kopplow -

    I am able to export the spline sketch as a DXF, or the initial two hole objects, but not the whole curve path of holes. If I export "Holes", all I get are the source entities.

    Screenshot 2025-09-22 at 10.24.00.png

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