topic Re: Exported DXF files are distorted in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

Exported DXF files are distorted

Pearsonh001 — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 20:23:57 GMT

So I've stumbled through mt first real Fusion model that I will be cutting out on my CNC router. Ive created a sketch on the face I would like to cut and exported it as a DXF. When I open up the file in any other software ( illustrator, Corel draw, Cut 3d, Lasercut 5.3 etc) the file is distorted. Most notably any line that is a circle.

I can attach a file if need be , but its happening on any dxf I try to export with circles, with any design from fusion.

Any advice would be appreciated so I don't have to go in and manually change all the lines before I cut my parts.

Thanks,

Pearson

Re: Exported DXF files are distorted

Anonymous — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 20:42:15 GMT

I'm not quite sure what you mean by distorted. If you could attach some pictures or files, that would be great.

-Shihao

Re: Exported DXF files are distorted

davebYYPCU — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 21:47:51 GMT

Oh, no, how long has this been happening?

i use Lasercut 5.3, can you see it, or do I need to buy a micrometer?

More details please!

Re: Exported DXF files are distorted

Anonymous — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 21:57:02 GMT

Oops, wrong person

Re: Exported DXF files are distorted

rohit.bapat — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 04:24:49 GMT

Hello @Pearsonh001

It will help us a lot if you can provide us the f3d model so that we can debug and try to find-fix the issue.

Thank you

Best Regards

Rohit Bapat

Re: Exported DXF files are distorted

Pearsonh001 — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:35:55 GMT

Here are examples of the distortion I am seeing export as a DXF.

This is the dxf I exported to cut on my router.

This is what the dxf looks like in any other software I open it in.

as you can see the circular cut outs are no circles.

Any help would be appreciated, finally good somewhat fluid in fusion and
now I have a lot of files to cut but im dead in the water until this gets
fixed.

Regards,
Pearson

Re: Exported DXF files are distorted

Pearsonh001 — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:38:55 GMT

Here is my file.

And here are some pictures of whats happening.

Thanks,
Pearson

Re: Exported DXF files are distorted

Pearsonh001 — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:47:35 GMT

I replied by email and the images arent showing up in the form so here the are again.

DXF i export vs. the DXF in other software. As you can see the circular shapes are not circular when i open in another program.

Re: Exported DXF files are distorted

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:35:13 GMT

I just went and exported your cut sketch into dxf, and opened using AutoCAD 2018. I had no issues with my dxf. All lines/curves are exactly as you expect. I suspect the problem is with the software that you're using to open the dxfs.

Re: Exported DXF files are distorted

TheCADWhisperer — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:43:16 GMT

@Pearsonh001 wrote:
... any line that is a circle.

A line and a circle are two different geometry types.

~~Can you File>Export and then Attach your *.f3d file here?~~

~~Attach the resulting *.dxf file too.~~

Oops, I did not read far enough.

Re: Exported DXF files are distorted

Pearsonh001 — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:52:55 GMT

I have exported to corel draw, laser cut 5.3, and Cut 3-d, all with the
same issue. Can you try opening up in something other than an autodesk
program?
I have done this before with no issues, only with this file.

Re: Exported DXF files are distorted

docara — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:48:31 GMT

Yeah I Agree,

I've had bad experience trying to export DXF's from Fusion.

Where I notice it the most is with arcs - computers says NOOO