[convert an EPS file to lines to then export as DXF for cnc cutter.]

Thanks Pat for your reply! much appreciated!

 

I can zoom in very far and keeps sharp so to me it seems like a vector file
I will send you a private message as I can't seem to post the EPS extension here..

 

 

[convert an EPS file to lines to then export as DXF for cnc cutter.]

HI all,

 

We have an EPS file that we need to convert and edit so a CNC machine and jet cutter can print it (and I need to add some holes for bolts etc..)

I have done this process before about a year ago and had succes, however, I can't seem to do it currently, I might miss a simple step that I forgot over time but it starts doing my head in and couldn't find the solution in the forum.. been playing with it for about 2 hours now and can't really afford loosing more time on it so I hope that someone can point me in the right direction...

 
If I import the EPS file and use "Command K" it does not explode (sorry if explode isn't the correct wording..) also ungrouping doesn't seem to help.

If I double click on the file it opens the "bitmap crop edit" but can't do much there...

I also tried to export it as PDF and then import the PDF with ungrouping, it does give me something but definitely not the result I am after...

 

The EPS file is a line file (not a bitmap) but for some reason I can't figure it out.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

bellow 2 screenshots of what we did last year...

 

This was the eps import:

 

And then I was able to get to this 2d image which is what I need. 

 

 

 

Our current design is bellow but I can't even remove the measurement labels...

 

 Thanks everyone

 

ps working in VW / brace works 22.

 

[custom F34 truss corner can't get the angle right]

HI Guys, 

 

I am keen to create a truss symbol for our F34 truss hinge at a 2.5 degree angle.

We already have symbols for this hinge at angles of 5, 7.5 and 10 degrees so the easiest thing to do in my opinion is duplicate the 5 degree symbol and adjust it all to an angle of 2.5 in both the 2d and 3d symbol which I have done.

 

I have updated the symbols including moving the locus. I also updated the "Custom truss symbol data" and that all seems correct, the only thing I can't seem to get right or update is the angle on which the truss connects to the hinge, on both sides of the hinge, the truss connects in the correct spots etc but the updated side of the hinge still puts a truss on a 5 degree angle instead of 2.5 degree..

 

I tried various things including trying to angle the locus point (not sure if that's a thing or even possible?) but after trying and searching for the answer for the last hour I thought it might be worth asking you guys where I can find the answer to this...

 

Image bellow for reference.

 

Thanks in advance.