dxf export
Discussion List
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Flat Pattern Drawing Layers
When you export a dxf it contains dozens of layers most of which i have never seen used. Is there a way to contol what entities wind up assigned to a layer? For example, the larger circle that comes with a countersinking operation is on layer 0. It would be nice to get it on a dedicated Engraving layer so my machine…
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Can I export sheet metal flat pattern without countersink contours?
When I export flat patterns of sheet metal, I just want the contours that will be laser cut. I don't want contours of countersunk holes. Is there a way to set the export rule to exclude the extra contours?
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Feature script to create a sketch in the feature list
Hello, I would like to request an improvment that allows custom feature to create a sketch in the feature list so it can be right clicked > Export as DXF. Out of many uses, I use Onshape for custom closets/cabinets making. Even after a year of intensive development of configured parts and custom features I find Onshape…
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Export sketch to DXF with mm units
I'm trying to export a sketch in Onshape to a DXF file. I've been doing this by right-clicking on the sketch and selecting 'Export as DXF/DWG'. When I then go to open the DXF file in another program (such as Inkscape) and ask it to 'Read scaling method from file', then my image comes up as 60" by 60" rather than 60mm x…
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Export dxf flat pattern with bend lines
I send dxf's to 3rd party company to have parts laser cut and folded, they have recently decided that they must have the bend lines included in the dxf. Is there a way to do do this.
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Quality of life improvements for laser cutting
Hi, I've been using Onshape for a few days, and coming from a background of zero CAD experience I'm very happy with it. I have modelled a new version of a robot chassis for a competition later in the year and am now at the point where I need to take the design and produce laser cut parts (both parts and templates to take…