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DXF File from illustrator creates double cut lines in Sigma Nest

New Here ,
Sep 16, 2020 Sep 16, 2020

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I created a file in illustrator and exported it as a dxf file to create a metal sign for a client. When they try to open the file in Sigma Nest (for metal laser cutting) they say that the lines all show up as double lines. When I view the file in illustrator, it looks like there's only one. How can I eliminate this problem?

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Sep 16, 2020 Sep 16, 2020

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You are sure that there is only one line?

And there is no appearance applied that creates a second line?

 

Without seeing those files nobody will be able to tell you much. Also: the issue might be with that other software.

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Sep 16, 2020 Sep 16, 2020

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This is the file

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Sep 16, 2020 Sep 16, 2020

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Theory: You have a stroke (weight) assigned to your cutline, and it's getting "expanded" when it's read into Sigma Nest, resulting in both edges of the stroke being interpreted as paths. In Illustrator, select your cut-path and assign a stroke weight of 0 or None, then export to DXF again.

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Sep 16, 2020 Sep 16, 2020

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Thank you for your response! It looks as though I have it set to no stroke. I attached a screenshot.Screen Shot 2020-09-16 at 3.37.02 PM.png

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May 13, 2022 May 13, 2022

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I'm having the same problem with a client of mine, and I'm wondering if anyone has found a solution to this problem. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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May 14, 2022 May 14, 2022

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can you share your file? the dxf not a screenshot

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Oct 05, 2023 Oct 05, 2023

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When you export, try choosing "maximum editability" instead of "preserve appearance"

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