Convert to DXF files?

Question

I have a B/W line design based on Olde English handwritten script that has to be cut out of aluminium. The aluminium cutters require the file to be a DXF file, which I understand to be a CAD file, although I know nothing about CAD or DXF formats. Apparently the cutter head follows the DXF path around the shapes rather than the boundary between black and white.

So the question is: Is it possible to convert a PSD file to a DXF file? If I select say the white areas of the image and convert to paths, is that a step on the way or is it completely different?

Any help greatly appreciated.

Brian

brianpeart · Accepted Answer

I suggested (although not directly) that this cannot be done from PS, you would have to use a vector program like Illustrator to do so.

Yes, I think you are right. I'll ask the question on the Illustrator forum (unless you know how to do it?!)

Many thanks for your help.

(edit) Is there an Illustrator Forum - I didn't see it?

Anonymous · Answer

You really should use a vector program like Illustrator/CorelDraw for that.How have you created the shape?You could export to 'Paths in Illustrator' and then export to DXF from there.

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