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Openbuilds CAM incorrectly importing DXFs

Discussion in 'CAM' started by ion529, Jul 22, 2021.

  1. ion529

    ion529 New
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    I'm having a bit of a strange problem where when I open a DXF file in open builds CAM and it seems to import the wrong portion of a partial circle such as a fillet.

    I've attached the images of what I mean below. I originally drew the shape in SolidWorks and tried to import it. When that didn't work I tried AutoCAD and Fusion 360 but the DXF files they were generating were also causing this problem.

    Is there a specific supported CAD program? I would use the Fusion 360 CAM but the openbuilds one is just so much quicker and simpler.

    OB2.JPG OB1.JPG
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    Export as / convert to DXF R14 Polyline: See docs:software:file-errors [OpenBuilds Documentation]

    Make all entities "polylines" - most often the command is called Explode or "to polyline", depending on which CAD you use. Convert your splines, arcs, etc to polylines for max compatibility with all CAMs
     
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  3. ion529

    ion529 New
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    Thank you, worked perfectly.
     

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