Select a standard view (keys 1-6), which shows the face to be cut.Follow Abe's procedure: DXF_Export_in_FreeCAD (I'd add that to see the DXF options, I had to go to Draft Workbench before).

So, what we need is a 2D drawing for the face to be cut, with DXF format. First I took these DXF files as an example: File:Trencherdxfs.zip. I think I've discovered how to get the right DXF files for cutting. The instruction say to put the files it into the. To clarify further on the DXF import/export library I had trouble with the plugin so I disabled the automatic one in preferences for FreeCAD v0.16 and I used v1.39 available here Notes: Unit selections in FreeCAD do not affect size of SVG.įreeCAD v0.16 and earlier From Abe Anderson

MJ notes - Note that this works in v16, and it works for any original sketch - or sketch generated from 3D using Shape2DView.

Now Export sketch as flattened svg via file->export.

Use Draft-> Draft to Sketch (still viewing normal to sketch plane)

In Draft Workbench, go to Draft -> Shape2DView tool if you want to flatten the 3D shape.

The CNC machine can do better than the crude approximation the draft workbench gives.Īidan Williamson ( talk) 01:43, 8 December 2019 (UTC) Else confirm the case can be closed.The issue with the draft-> Shape2DView is that it doesn't produce good circles. Please tell me if there is something I can do for your case. obj and generally neutral formats such as IGES or STEP format. If you believe SVG is an important feature R&D should include in a coming release I suggest that you file an enhancement idea by following the instructions: Īs a workaround, I would suggest that you look into the above article and find a file format that enables you to keep working. Our colleagues are more aware about these types of questions. I would suggest that you get in touch with sales and presales. Technical Support does not have an eye of things to come.

Technical Support is responsible for what the software currently is. Unfortunately I don’t have the answer to your question. This is confirmed by the following article: SVG format export is indeed not part of Creo Parametric or Creo View functionalities. Creo Parametric has to have this export option! Svg file format is the 2D standard for web browsers.

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