This tool is designed for simple flat shapes — plates, cushions, brackets, and similar outlines. It is not suited for complex multi-part assemblies or 3D geometry.
DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) is a standard CAD file format created by Autodesk. It stores geometric shapes — lines, arcs, and curves — as precise coordinates that any CAD program or machine can read.
Using DXF with CNC machines
A DXF file can be loaded directly into CNC software to cut your shape with a laser cutter, plasma cutter, router, or waterjet. The machine follows the lines in the file as its cutting path.
Rules for CNC-ready shapes
The shape must be closed. Every line must connect end-to-end with no gaps. An open path confuses the machine and may result in an incomplete cut.
Remove dimension lines before exporting. Dimensions are for reference only — the CNC machine will try to cut them too.
Keep it simple. Use as few segments as possible. Unnecessary extra lines or overlapping paths can cause double-cuts or machine errors.
Use Polyline (closed) for most shapes. Right-click to close the path — this guarantees a single, clean, connected outline.
Start and end your polyline in the middle of a straight segment, not at a corner. Corner rounding needs a run-up on both sides of the corner. If you place the first (or last) point exactly at a corner, that corner has no incoming straight section and may not round correctly.