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Export DXF for Laser Cutting

GWS50GWS50 Member Posts: 379 PRO
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I'm trying to export a part for laser cutting but the exported file is in inches and so is much bigger than it should be. (I'm working in mm)
Is there a setting that I'm missing?

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    GWS50GWS50 Member Posts: 379 PRO
    P.S. This wasn't happening when I last did this about a month ago
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    GWS50GWS50 Member Posts: 379 PRO
    When the part is exported as a 3d file i.e. Step or STL the dimensions are correct
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    GWS50GWS50 Member Posts: 379 PRO
    I think this is a bug. When I change the workspace units to inches the exported DXF behaves correctly
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    alnisalnis Member, Developers Posts: 449 EDU
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    Here is some more discussion of the topic: https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/15627/dimensions-not-correct-when-exported-from-onshape
    Student at University of Washington | Get in touch: contact@alnis.dev | My personal site: https://alnis.dev
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    GWS50GWS50 Member Posts: 379 PRO
    So it seems it depends on the company you're sending the DXFs to as to whether they scale correctly. I have used quite a few different cutters over the years and it is only now that this has been an issue. Many thanks for the help
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    nick_papageorge073nick_papageorge073 Member, csevp Posts: 663 PRO
    Yeah I use Waterjet and lasercut companies for several years. The issue is usually on their end. 

    One time around 2005 or so a colleague had designed a custom screw or pin, I forgot exactly what. It was supposed to be about 1 or 2 inches long, and 1/4” or so in diameter. When he got the parts back, they were bigger than his hand. We all had a good laugh. This was from a CNC vendor I believe. 
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