dxf files
dxf files
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I need to convert a jpeg file to a dxf to get a die made. How do I do that?
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RE: dxf files
How complex is the design? I have found that a lot of time you spend more time trying to find an automatic conversion program than it would take to make the 2-D outline for needed for the die.
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RE: dxf files
RE: dxf files
Thanks
RE: dxf files
At the risk of sounding pompous, I'd ask why your tool and die friend would even want a .dxf of a .jpg.
It's like the guys up above mentioned, the resolution/scale/clarity/continuity of the file would be horrendous, certainly not suitable for a CAD program. You might not be satisfied with the clarity of what you are trying to express after conversion. (This is spoken from experience.)
That, and most Windows computers have a suitable .jpg viewer built right in to the operating system.
The best answer to your question is just to redraw the thing in CAD as a 2D dxf.
RE: dxf files
Andy
Independant CAD/CAM programmer
RE: dxf files
The problem with CAM bitmap conversions is that you must choose a resolution and round off spaces and gaps. Corel Draw will do a poor job of conversion, but it might be enough to get the idea across.
RE: dxf files
RE: dxf files
It worked about as good as you would expect.
However,raster's and pixels will never have the Quailty you need for precision machining, except for artwork.
Take a bit map file,(which is a group of small squares),
then blow it up, and you will see what I mean.
Rast2Vect will try and trace along the jaged edges, and try
an make smooth edges, by using various techniques such as splines. Then there is scaling you must do as well.
Bill
RE: dxf files
RE: dxf files
RE: dxf files
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Michael
Pie Town NM