Export to DXF

My Manufactorer wants an .DXF file or DWG from my design,
but when I start 'export > DXF' the console says: this is not a 2d file.

off course it is not!

What is the problem?

Is DXF a 2d protocol ? If yes, how do I make a 2d object from my model ?

I tried to import the SCAD file into FreeCad, but the FreeCad tutorial also claims that export to DXF is a 2d issue....


Help is appreciated.
Thomas

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You need to apply projection(){...} to your 3D object in order to obtain a 2D object which can be exported as DXF.

Yes, DXF is a 2D format, so can only be used for flat objects such as sheet metal etc. OpenScad can produce a DXF format output by telling it to output a 2D cross-section or projection of your 3D object, or using only 2D primitives in your design (square, circle etc.)

Dave

So,

I now have a design, that is totally flat (to be stamped out of 6mm aluminium), but it is still 6mm thick and can not be exported into DXF.


Can I surround this complete code within the PROJECTION function ? Any parameters involved ?

Thomas

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It worked !!

Thanks !

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