| how do I export dxf files in which circles are not broken into little lines, but are circles. for cnc machines | markodd | 9/5/11 2:48 AM | SketchUp version: Pro version7.1.6859 Operating system:MAC OSX ver10.6.8 Explain your issue in full detail here: Sketchup draws circles as line segments around a central point. I am exporting my files as dxf for use by CNC machines for route cutting |
| Re: how do I export dxf files in which circles are not broken into little lines, but are circles. for cnc machines | George Knowles | 9/5/11 6:17 AM | Sorry markodd, there are no true curved entities in SketchUp, only straight Edges and flat Faces. -Geo |
| Re: how do I export dxf files in which circles are not broken into little lines, but are circles. for cnc machines | Anssi | 9/5/11 11:03 AM | If you export a 3D model instead of a 2D image, circles and arcs will export as true AutoCad circle and arc entities. Anssi |
| Re: how do I export dxf files in which circles are not broken into little lines, but are circles. for cnc machines | grafikbotanik | 5/18/12 4:34 AM | Thanks for pointing this out, Anssi. If I export my Circles and Curves via the »Export 3D« not the »Export 2D« it will result in Connected Linex (Bezier Lines) in the DXF file! Perfect! |