Import an image - export it to .dxf
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Hi,
How do I have to edit an image that I import into SU so that I can output it as a .dxf?
I have managed to do this a few times, but I don't really remember exactly what I did. Often the .dxf was empty.
Which options do I have to select for the .dxf export?
Is there perhaps a tutorial on this topic?Kind regards
Alohaa -
Depends on the image. Presumably by "image" you mean a raster image. Import it and trace it with the various drawing tools. I just did this a few minutes ago to make a thing for 3D printing.
Another option, if the image is suitable is to make a PNG image with transparent background and use Image Trimmer from TIG's SKM Tools to create the geometry.
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While not related you can trace (Path: Trace Bitmap) an image file using Inkscape and then export it as an svg which can then be imported to Sketchup. Then you can export it as a dxf file.
Quality of the import will depend on the quality of the original image. I attached a sample skp file to see what you can accomplish with Inkscape and Sketchup.
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Thank you.
SU may not import an .svg file! -
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Is a useful free app.
But you will often need to manually fix a few things - e.g. tiny edges may be missing from the imported DXF etc... -
I have converted it online with convertio. I didn't see an app.
It has worked very well with tat type of image. -
The quality of the imported image will be determined by the original picture. You can see how you can use Inkscape with Sketchup by looking at the attached sample skp.
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