After creating a 2d sketch in fusion, tried opening the file on laser and it is just a straight line...

[Anonymous]

Hi all, Before you crucify me on such a dumb question, I did search a few different keywords, no luck. The worker who normally ran this program left recently and took his skill with him, so I basically know nothing. Thanks in advance for being nice.

Basically I am creating 2d DXF files for our laser machine to cutout of sheet metal. Since the other worker left I have taken over the new part design and fumbled my way through Fusion 360 to the point I have a finished sketch and it looks great. Was also able to figure out the proper way to save as DXF.  Problem is, when I import the DXF file on the laser machine it just shows a straight line. Re-opening the file in Fusion 360 it does the same thing. It is showing nothing but a straight line as the front view. If I rotate the sketch to top view, the sketch comes back. I fumbled my way through figuring out the drop down menu where it says "set current view as" and I selected "front" then saved the file again. But that did nothing. I have to get these parts cut TODAY and I am running out of time and patience. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[jhackney1972]

Would it be possible to attach your Fusion 360 model, which includes the sketch to your post?  If you do not know how to attach your Fusion 360 model follow these easy steps. Open the model in Fusion 360, select the File menu, then Export and save as a F3D or F3Z file to your hard drive. Then use the Attachments section of a forum post to attach it.

[Anonymous]

I hope this helps

[jhackney1972]

You attached video does not show much on your process, so I am hoping my Screencast will give you better process directions.  Also, I do not have your Laser application to open the file but surely it has a view orientation feature built into it.

[jeff_strater · Accepted solution]

this seems like a mismatch between the plane used for the sketch in Fusion and the plane that your laser software assumes.  DXF are exported in sketch coordinates (X, Y, with Z = 0 for a 2D sketch).  I would check for such a mismatch in your laser software