Error pops up when I upload Some DXF File

[Fastyankee]

So I noticed when I upload a DXF file in to Ink scape newest version of Inkscape this error pops up. See picture.
I will add when I see this I know the DXF file will need to be fixed because it will have broken detached lines that will need to be Node edited to join them. This is a file I downloaded from the free downloads on this site.

I appreciate any input on this I'm new to Inkscape and I'm coming from Enroute.

[acourtjester]

When you get files from somewhere they may not be in the format that Inkscape uses or can convert. Not all programs will use thee same DXF format/versions. Also the tools that were used to create the drawing may add other problems. There are posts here talking about passing a drawing through other software to clean then before going to Inkscape. Inkscape is more of a vector software that can save in DXF format but likes SVG better for importing. I have found the DXF files are never in the same scale when importing, this throws the stroke size way out there when enlarging the drawing to.

[Fastyankee]

I'm finding that Inscape really works best in SVG which you just confirmed.
I need to looking in to what your eaying passing the DFX through another program.
I have been lost on what is a good program to use now the Enroute is dropping Enrout 6 support and now charging a yearly proscription.

[acourtjester]

You may try this one, memory seems to be I did use this to convert, not sure about the scale of the finished file.
https://convertio.co/dxf-svg/
Also lightburn has some nice feathers that may help with manipulations of files for you ($60.) and you can use it to create drawings too.
Many tutorials for Lightburn on YouTube too.

[plasmanewbie]

Out of curiosity can you upload the design that caused tis error in Inkscape?

[adbuch]

Out of curiosity can you upload the design that caused tis error in Inkscape?

[adbuch]

I need to looking in to what your saying passing the DFX through another program.

Here is a good solution for processing your disjoined dxf files.
https://lightburnsoftware.com/

A single keystroke will link/join the file.
David

[adbuch]

You may try this one, memory seems to be I did use this to convert, not sure about the scale of the finished file.
https://convertio.co/dxf-svg/
Also lightburn has some nice feathers that may help with manipulations of files for you ($60.) and you can use it to create drawings too.
Many tutorials for Lightburn on YouTube too.

Tom - I tried Convertio on this file and it was a "no-go". Still lots of open paths. But your suggestion of using LightBurn is a good one as the have added a command to Link/Join using a single keystoke. This is a tool that I do not believe they had several years ago - but the LightBurn team is continuously adding new functionality based on user requests.

David

[acourtjester]

Thanks David, when I checked, after the post I found their conversion was not to the same scale as the original drawing .
Lightburn seems to do updates to add new features, I have not been doing to many original Drawing for new projects. But some of the tutorials on YouTube show some neat stuff.

[adbuch]

Thanks David, when I checked, after the post I found their conversion was not to the same scale as the original drawing .
Lightburn seems to do updates to add new features, I have not been doing to many original Drawing for new projects. But some of the tutorials on YouTube show some neat stuff.

Yes Tom - in addition to many broken paths (not linked/joined) the Convertio conversion was also very small, and not just by a factor of 1/25.4 (mm to inches). LightBurn is very responsive to user requests for new features. When I first used LightBurn, the did not have the capability to export as dxf. I asked them to add that feature and they did. It's a great program and is the one I will be using to run my laser engraver/cutter once I get it set up. I have the same one you do.

David