Problem with DXF save files

[Lucille]

I'm using Inkscape 0.47-2 in Windows XP and did not have this problem when using the regular builds for .47 or the previous Pre release.

When I save files as DXF for RoboMaster and the file is opened in RoboMaster the designs are piled one on top of the other. This makes them impossible to use as the cutlines for each object are not grouped and to select so many small cutlines in RoboMaster is impossible.

[Alvin Penner (apenner)]

could you attach the svg file you are using?

[Lucille (l--hambling)]

I assume you mean the SVG not the DXF

[Alvin Penner (apenner)]

The DXF output routine has a problem (along with a few other Python extensions such as Perspective) in that it will not always recognize the effects of transform elements in a group.
To get around this, it is often necessary to massage the file before sending the output.
    What I did with this file was apply the menu item 'Edit->Select All', and then apply 'Object->UnGroup'.
    Then I generated the DXF output to get the attached.
    Does this solve the problem?

[Lucille (l--hambling)]

Yes that has worked fine. I didn't realise I had grouped anything I thought I had done Path Combine to keep the letters together, but not a problem I won't do either in future.

Thank you.

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Alvin Penner
  To: <email address hidden>
  Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:44 PM
  Subject: [Bug 487648] Re: Problem with DXF save files

  The DXF output routine has a problem (along with a few other Python extensions such as Perspective) in that it will not always recognize the effects of transform elements in a group.
  To get around this, it is often necessary to massage the file before sending the output.
      What I did with this file was apply the menu item 'Edit->Select All', and then apply 'Object->UnGroup'.
      Then I generated the DXF output to get the attached.
      Does this solve the problem?

  ** Attachment added: "Merry Christmas2.dxf"
     http://launchpadlibrarian.net/36039344/Merry%20Christmas2.dxf

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  Problem with DXF save files
  https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/487648
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  of the bug.

  Status in Inkscape: A Vector Drawing Tool: New

  Bug description:
  I'm using Inkscape 0.47-2 in Windows XP and did not have this problem when using the regular builds for .47 or the previous Pre release.

  When I save files as DXF for RoboMaster and the file is opened in RoboMaster the designs are piled one on top of the other. This makes them impossible to use as the cutlines for each object are not grouped and to select so many small cutlines in RoboMaster is impossible.

[Alvin Penner (apenner)]

good to hear, any objection if I mark this as Invalid?

I know that this is a deficiency in the routine, but on the other hand it is a deficiency shared by a number of other Python routines, and I have no idea of how to execute a global fix for all.

[Lucille (l--hambling)]

I'm OK with it being marked as invalid. I know how to avoid the problem that's the main thing.

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Alvin Penner
  To: <email address hidden>
  Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:20 PM
  Subject: [Bug 487648] Re: Problem with DXF save files

  good to hear, any objection if I mark this as Invalid?

  I know that this is a deficiency in the routine, but on the other hand
  it is a deficiency shared by a number of other Python routines, and I
  have no idea of how to execute a global fix for all.

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  Problem with DXF save files
  https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/487648
  You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber
  of the bug.

  Status in Inkscape: A Vector Drawing Tool: New

  Bug description:
  I'm using Inkscape 0.47-2 in Windows XP and did not have this problem when using the regular builds for .47 or the previous Pre release.

  When I save files as DXF for RoboMaster and the file is opened in RoboMaster the designs are piled one on top of the other. This makes them impossible to use as the cutlines for each object are not grouped and to select so many small cutlines in RoboMaster is impossible.

[Alvin Penner (apenner)]

okay, thanks...

[Alvin Penner (apenner)]

- a new output routine to deal with the effects of transform elements has been posted in Bug 600473 comment 6
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/600473/comments/6
- could you indicate whether this resolves the issue for you?

[su_v (suv-lp)]

Fix confirmed with Inkscape 0.48+devel r9819 on OS X 10.5.8
(refers to changes committed in r9640)

Linking as duplicate to more recent Bug #600473 “dxf save for autocad does not translate correctly”. Please add a comment here and revert the duplicate status if you don't agree and think these are different issues.