free dxf map files
free dxf map files
I am looking for a dxf file for the state of texas, also, where is the best dxf file library, free or not...
- ssflyer
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Re: free dxf map files
If you just need the vectors, Digital Vector Maps has free downloads of blank maps in both Adobe Illustrator (.ai) and vectorized pdf formats.
Ron Sloan
Re: free dxf map files
Thanks, Ron. How do I render the vectors into a dxf format? This might be a dumb question, but I'm a newbie.
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Steve Young
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Re: free dxf map files
Hi Steve,
Welcome! The only dumb questions here are the ones that aren't asked!
I guess the first question I need to ask is why you need it in dxf format. Do you plan on working with it in another program? Cut2d should directly import dxf, eps, ai and pdf files that contain vectors. Also, if you import the ai or pdf file into Cut2d, you have the option to export the selected vectors in dxf format.
Hope this helps,
Ron
Welcome! The only dumb questions here are the ones that aren't asked!
I guess the first question I need to ask is why you need it in dxf format. Do you plan on working with it in another program? Cut2d should directly import dxf, eps, ai and pdf files that contain vectors. Also, if you import the ai or pdf file into Cut2d, you have the option to export the selected vectors in dxf format.
Hope this helps,
Ron
Ron Sloan
Re: free dxf map files
Holy cow that was easy!
I imported the .ai and loaded the gcode and its running now.
By definition, I have plenty of dumb questions remaining, thanks!
Steve Y
I imported the .ai and loaded the gcode and its running now.
By definition, I have plenty of dumb questions remaining, thanks!
Steve Y
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Glad to be of help, Steve. You'll find this is one of the most friendly and helpful forums you will run across!
Ron Sloan
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Thanks, again Ron.
I made a small walnut candy dish is the shape of texas for my close friend in Waco. I hope he's impressed.
you live in a wonderful area. My wife and I used to be regular visitors to Napa/Sonoma BK (before kids).
Cheers,
Steve Y
I made a small walnut candy dish is the shape of texas for my close friend in Waco. I hope he's impressed.
you live in a wonderful area. My wife and I used to be regular visitors to Napa/Sonoma BK (before kids).
Cheers,
Steve Y
Re: free dxf map files
I have downloaded a state file from the site Digital VectorMap and have an .ai and a .pdf file. I can import it into VCarve but the toolpath shows it with the state name carved in the center and a carved outline. All I want is the outline of the state to make a blank plaque cut out using the TAB feature. What program do I need to edit the file? (New at this)
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Re: free dxf map files
You don't need any other program. Just click on the bits you don't want to select them and press delete to remove them and then re-calculate the toolpaths.