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I need to export my logo from illustrator to a dxf for a sign I'm having made. However, they said that illustrator is exporting it using "splines" and they need me to change my settings to export as "polylines." I have no idea how to do this and didn't see it in my export options. I'm using Illustrator CS4...anyone have an idea? Thanks!
Jongware's method works very well.
Object > Path > Simplify
Check the straight lines box
If the curve does not fit the original at high zoom:
Object > Path > Add Anchor Points
Do this until it matches the original shape in Simplify
I learned this on a very large detailed piece with hundreds of thousands of anchor points. It is important to use the minimum number of anchor points necessary. I grouped each shape separately to ensure this.
Note: it is best if your line weight is set to 0.
If when you expor
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Rhino saved my life as usual 🙂
import ai file to Rhino than export to dwg.