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print a .dxf file

Anonymous — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 11:19:23 GMT

Hello

i want to print some .dxf files. i sent them off and have had them laser cut but they came back unlabeled.

i need to print out on paper the .dxf file so as to identify the cut pieces.

so can anyone answer how do i print a .dxf file?

do i open it in autocad and convert it to a pdf?

i have tried this but there are too many options/settings for me as i am a total beginner and nothing has come out the right size.

my request is simple

how to print a .dxf file on paper.

but i can imagine the solution is going to be dificult for me.

is there another program that could do this?

obviously i want to print out the dxf file with the correct measurements. everything i have tried so far has resulted in wrong size or blank page print outs

thanks

Re: print a .dxf file

qnologi — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 11:41:55 GMT

To Import a DXF File | AutoCAD 2018 | Autodesk Knowledge Network

Once you have saved it as a .dwg you can print using your .ctb

Re: print a .dxf file

imadHabash — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 11:44:31 GMT

Hi,

from AutoCAD >> Open command >> change now Files of type down there in the dialog to DXF (*.dxf ) . Now from PLOT command make your own settings and print .

Re: print a .dxf file

Anonymous — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 14:11:06 GMT

if i open dxf and page set up select window and draw any old rectangle enclosing object then setting it to 1.1 scale and mm it is still printing 1 or 2mm smaller ie 105mm prints out at 102mm

Re: print a .dxf file

rkmcswain — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 14:14:33 GMT

Open AutoCAD
Open your file explorer to the folder that contains your DXF file.
Drag+Drop the DXF file onto the command line or title bar of AutoCAD.
It will open
At this point, treat it like any other open drawing.

Re: print a .dxf file

Anonymous — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 14:45:21 GMT

the problem was printing it out at the correct size. thanks for advice on how to open it but i needed pointing in the right direction re page set up. even when i selected scale 1.1 and mm and selected mm=1 unit it was printing out at roughly 97% smaller.

this will probably be a printer error -cheap printer or some setting is out.

a 100mm square printed out measuring 97mm x 97mm so i set mm = .97 units in plot scale and hey presto it prints to the correct size.

Re: print a .dxf file

marc.anderson6CV6Z — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:47:28 GMT

Instead of printing the DXF file have you thought about etching your part number on the part.

It is a quick process while cutting and usually does not change the price.