topic Re: DXF file too big in AutoCAD LT Forum

DXF file too big

Anonymous — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:36:50 GMT

I've got Autocad LT for mac.

I've got a laser cutter that requires DXF files.

I drew up a very simple object using dynamic input - all squares on a single layer. - that measured 147mm x 88mm.

I saved as a DXF.

I tried opening this file in my Laser cutter software and got the message ' File too big dimensions : 17812.04mm x 12772.52'

Can someone shed any light on what is happening?

Does anyone know if Autocad is a suitable application for drawing up files for a laser cutter, or should I bin it in favour of something else?

This is trial software for 30 days. Support and tutorials seem non-existent so unless things start making sense soon. I won't be buying.

Thanks

cadffm — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 17:05:14 GMT

Open drawing.

command -LAYER

thaw *

on *

command ZOOM

extents

Is your drawing full screen display now?

if not:

command: ZOOM previous

command WBLOCK Option Object selection -> choose your Objects.

Test the new File

steven-g — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 17:11:15 GMT

Could you post both the dwg and the dxf, see if someone can see what is happening, are you sure there aren't any other objects in the drawing

pendean — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 17:35:36 GMT

See your other post.