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Points in sketch do not show up in DXF file

Points in sketch do not show up in DXF file

kerry7TP8V
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Points in sketch do not show up in DXF file

kerry7TP8V
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I have 16 points and 4 lines in a very simple sketch. When I right click on the sketch and choose the Save As DXF option, the points are not included in the DXF file. These points are independent of the lines. How do I get the points to save to the DXF. The points are used by my Plasma Cutter software (Sheetcam).

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LeonardoBN
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Hi @kerry7TP8V.

Save as DXF seems not be able to keep points.

I was able to save a DXF with points in File/Export/DXF. This requires cloud translation, so you will have to wait a little to get your file.

 

The attached file was created in this way.

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Image of an imported DXF (created by Export/DXF).

Leonardo Brunelli do Nascimento
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kerry7TP8V
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Using file export to create a DXF results in the wrong scale in my CAM program. That's why I have to use the sketch/save as dxf. 

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g-andresen
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Hi,

Maybe small circles work (e.g. 0.01mm).

 

Günther

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madscientist9898
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Ran into the exact same problem. Now in order to export as a DXF you have to have a paid subscription. I find it great how fusion suckered everyone into learning and using their program by marketing it all over YouTube giving full access to the program. Now here they are slowly removing features bit by bit for us hobbyist. 

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