Downloading DXF Files for InkScape

Inkscape related questions, tips and topics can be posted here
Post Reply
21speedshop
1/2 Star Member
1/2 Star Member
Posts: 1
Joined: Wed Nov 27, 2019 3:15 pm

Downloading DXF Files for InkScape

Post by 21speedshop »

I am having trouble opening any files I have downloaded on this file share forum in inkscape. Any help troubleshooting this will be appreciated. Thanks
harrymorley
4 Star Elite Contributing Member
4 Star Elite Contributing Member
Posts: 993
Joined: Thu Nov 21, 2013 5:32 pm

Re: Downloading DXF Files

Post by harrymorley »

use import function in inkscape maybe
plasmanewbie
4.5 Star Elite Contributing Member
4.5 Star Elite Contributing Member
Posts: 2567
Joined: Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:15 am

Re: Downloading DXF Files

Post by plasmanewbie »

Shouldn't be an issue. Are you just not seeing anything once you've opened the file? Have you tried zooming out to see if it just off in the distance somewhere?
User avatar
acourtjester
6 Star Elite Contributing Member
6 Star Elite Contributing Member
Posts: 7770
Joined: Sat Jun 02, 2012 6:04 pm
Location: Pensacola, Fla

Re: Downloading DXF Files

Post by acourtjester »

There is a trick I use when that happens, download QCAD (free) and open the file there then save it with the R18 DXF format I just add a letter to the original name. Then you can open it in Inkscape, it seems the DXF file format is not universal, each software package may differ slightly.
DIY 4X4 Plasma/Router Table
Hypertherm PM65 Machine Torch
Drag Knife and Scribe
Miller Mig welder
13" metal lathe
Small Mill
Everlast PowerTig 255 EXT
D62
1/2 Star Member
1/2 Star Member
Posts: 5
Joined: Mon Nov 11, 2019 7:46 am

Re: Downloading DXF Files for InkScape

Post by D62 »

Where do you find the R18 DXF in QCAD. Can’t figure out how to do that Thanks
User avatar
acourtjester
6 Star Elite Contributing Member
6 Star Elite Contributing Member
Posts: 7770
Joined: Sat Jun 02, 2012 6:04 pm
Location: Pensacola, Fla

Re: Downloading DXF Files for InkScape

Post by acourtjester »

here it is :Like
save as.jpg
DIY 4X4 Plasma/Router Table
Hypertherm PM65 Machine Torch
Drag Knife and Scribe
Miller Mig welder
13" metal lathe
Small Mill
Everlast PowerTig 255 EXT
D62
1/2 Star Member
1/2 Star Member
Posts: 5
Joined: Mon Nov 11, 2019 7:46 am

Re: Downloading DXF Files for InkScape

Post by D62 »

Thanks. That’s the answer to my biggest problem on files
Post Reply

Return to “Inkscape”