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== Creating a .dxf == | == Creating a .dxf == | ||
The .dxf is basically a stripped down version of the drawing. | The .dxf is basically a stripped down version of the drawing, showing just the outline. | ||
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'''<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0) | '''<span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)">To create a .dxf :</span>''' | ||
*If the part is bent start by changing the model (.ipt) to the flat pattern (unbent version) before creating the new drawing (.idw). When the top | *If the part is bent start by changing the model (.ipt) to the flat pattern (unbent version) before creating the new drawing (.idw). When the top | ||
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view is shown it should be in the unbent state. | view is shown it should be in the unbent state. | ||
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- Create a new drawing (.idw) for the part. Show the top view of the part (with all the cutouts, holes, etc. if there are any) | - Create a new drawing (.idw) for the part. Show the top view of the part (with all the cutouts, holes, etc. if there are any) | ||
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- Then go to Save a Copy---> Save a Copy As and save as a .dxf Autocad LT. Click on the OPTIONS button. Under File Version select AutoCAD 2000/LT 2000DXF. <br> | - Then go to Save a Copy---> Save a Copy As and save as a .dxf Autocad LT. Click on the OPTIONS button. Under File Version select AutoCAD 2000/LT 2000DXF. <br> | ||
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'''<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0) | '''<span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)">Sample </span>''' | ||
[[Fabrication - Example .dxf File|Example .dxf File]] | [[Fabrication - Example .dxf File|Example .dxf File]] Except all the dotted lines should also be removed! | ||
Revision as of 14:13, 13 January 2012
Creating a .dxf
The .dxf is basically a stripped down version of the drawing, showing just the outline.
To create a .dxf :
- If the part is bent start by changing the model (.ipt) to the flat pattern (unbent version) before creating the new drawing (.idw). When the top
view is shown it should be in the unbent state.
- Create a new drawing (.idw) for the part. Show the top view of the part (with all the cutouts, holes, etc. if there are any)
- Remove all borders and templates
- There should be no dimensions
- Scale the part 1:1
- Then go to Save a Copy---> Save a Copy As and save as a .dxf Autocad LT. Click on the OPTIONS button. Under File Version select AutoCAD 2000/LT 2000DXF.
Sample
Example .dxf File Except all the dotted lines should also be removed!
