Hey, I recently downloaded inkscape for the first time, as was hoping to use the tool to convert some images into dxf files. I've followed various tutorials on how to do this online, but am not quite getting the result I was hoping for, so was hoping someone could help!
I've attached a few files here named "bandana" (not my work, but the format I'm looking to replicate). You can see from the png file that its quite a "solid line" image. When I then load the .dxf file into Autodesk for example, the .dxf file looks exactly the same (see bandana_1_auto.JPG).
I've also attached my image, which is the skull and cross bones. In the PNG file, I have quite a solid line. I then use the trace bitmap function in Inkscape (default settings) and it generates the dxf file, but when opened in Autodesk, I get only the outlines as you can see.
Is there something I can do to replicate the same output as the bandana image?
Hope that's clear, I'm a bit new to these file formats so apologies if its a really dumb question!
So I have to confess, I don't have a fixed use in mind. For context, I'm just starting up a small business selling my own artworks for personal / limited commercial use.
I'd noticed the vast majority of similar sellers to myself offer the dxf format, which is not something I've ever used myself, but am keen to offer to potential customers.
I give the above example, as the bandana image is from a similar style shop, who's artwork I purchased to get a feel for file types / sizes / quality etc.
In terms of creating my dxf format files, I literally followed a couple of tutorials on youtube, so wasn't sure what the correct output should be like. I guess then when I compared my output, vs. the bandana file I'd downloaded, I was concerned I'd "done it wrong" albeit my file looks like the standard output from every dxf tutorial I have seen online.
Sorry if that's a bit vague, I've done a lot of drawing in my time (mostly in photoshop or gimp) and am really just finding my feet in terms of understanding different file formats and usages.
Collections of dxf files for sale often show filled areas to give prospective customers an idea of the look of a cutout or painted stencil. Some deliver bitmap artwork as well as vector .
Primarily, dxf and svg are vector outlines, but svg files can render fill coloring and strokes along the geometry. (SVG can do much more as well.)
Beginners' Questions Creating "solid line" dxf files
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Hey,
I recently downloaded inkscape for the first time, as was hoping to use the tool to convert some images into dxf files.
I've followed various tutorials on how to do this online, but am not quite getting the result I was hoping for, so was hoping someone could help!
I've attached a few files here named "bandana" (not my work, but the format I'm looking to replicate). You can see from the png file that its quite a "solid line" image. When I then load the .dxf file into Autodesk for example, the .dxf file looks exactly the same (see bandana_1_auto.JPG).
I've also attached my image, which is the skull and cross bones. In the PNG file, I have quite a solid line. I then use the trace bitmap function in Inkscape (default settings) and it generates the dxf file, but when opened in Autodesk, I get only the outlines as you can see.
Is there something I can do to replicate the same output as the bandana image?
Hope that's clear, I'm a bit new to these file formats so apologies if its a really dumb question!
Thanks,
Chris
To my knowledge, dxf does not support lines of variable width.
Let us know your intentions for the use of the dxf files, CAD, CAM, laser etc. We can assist better with more info.
Thanks Tyler,
So I have to confess, I don't have a fixed use in mind. For context, I'm just starting up a small business selling my own artworks for personal / limited commercial use.
I'd noticed the vast majority of similar sellers to myself offer the dxf format, which is not something I've ever used myself, but am keen to offer to potential customers.
I give the above example, as the bandana image is from a similar style shop, who's artwork I purchased to get a feel for file types / sizes / quality etc.
In terms of creating my dxf format files, I literally followed a couple of tutorials on youtube, so wasn't sure what the correct output should be like. I guess then when I compared my output, vs. the bandana file I'd downloaded, I was concerned I'd "done it wrong" albeit my file looks like the standard output from every dxf tutorial I have seen online.
Sorry if that's a bit vague, I've done a lot of drawing in my time (mostly in photoshop or gimp) and am really just finding my feet in terms of understanding different file formats and usages.
Thanks,
Chris
Collections of dxf files for sale often show filled areas to give prospective customers an idea of the look of a cutout or painted stencil. Some deliver bitmap artwork as well as vector .
Primarily, dxf and svg are vector outlines, but svg files can render fill coloring and strokes along the geometry. (SVG can do much more as well.)
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