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Designed2522

Location: my special place

Post Thu Jun 11, 2015 1:19 pm   Reply with quote         


So I was just asked by a potential client about a project that he needs help with. This client is not computer savvy and works in the tattooing realm. He stated to me that he has a logo design that he wanted cut out into metal shapes and the person who stated that he could do it as long as the graphic was put into a "DXF R12" file format which would allow his cad program to plasma cut the metal into the needed shape. So my question is as follows:

Is anyone familiar with what a DXF R12 file format is or know what im referring to, and what application could I use to to take the graphic and put it into that file format.

Thanks Peeps,
Desi




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shane.e.randall

Location: Indiana, PA

Post Thu Jun 11, 2015 3:44 pm   Reply with quote         


Im slightly familiar. I took a drafting class about 15 years ago, we exported a drawing to a CNC had to save it in DXF. But it has to be vector graphic program like Auto Cadd in a DXF file format. You cant produce that with Bitmat graphic programs like Photoshop (as far as I know or presume to know). But maybe Adobe illustrator has this capability since that is a vector program? Not sure. Thats about as far as my knowledge goes on the subject.




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kyleplatinum

Location: Right here

Post Thu Jun 11, 2015 5:02 pm   Reply with quote         


If it is like my laser machine, it will need to accept a DXF outline path file. Adobe Illustrator will work for sure, AI is what I use to convert all my artwork from Photoshop to DXF files.

If there is not an NDA on the project I may be able to convert it for you if you like.




Designed2522

Location: my special place

Post Thu Jun 11, 2015 11:57 pm   Reply with quote         


shane.e.randall wrote:
Im slightly familiar. I took a drafting class about 15 years ago, we exported a drawing to a CNC had to save it in DXF. But it has to be vector graphic program like Auto Cadd in a DXF file format. You cant produce that with Bitmat graphic programs like Photoshop (as far as I know or presume to know). But maybe Adobe illustrator has this capability since that is a vector program? Not sure. Thats about as far as my knowledge goes on the subject.



shane.e.randall thank you for the info, its much appreciated! Smile




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Designed2522

Location: my special place

Post Fri Jun 12, 2015 12:03 am   Reply with quote         


kyleplatinum wrote:
If it is like my laser machine, it will need to accept a DXF outline path file. Adobe Illustrator will work for sure, AI is what I use to convert all my artwork from Photoshop to DXF files.

If there is not an NDA on the project I may be able to convert it for you if you like.


Hey kyleplatinum, I might be interested in your assistance. I will send you a PM.




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