DXF export
Export a nesting layout as DXF, without a converter.
Cutlattice imports SVG and exports both SVG and DXF. The DXF is intentionally simple: closed polylines in millimetres on one layer, ready for CAD/CAM software that prefers lines over curves.
What the DXF contains
- Closed polylines for each part outline.
- Closed polylines for holes, on the same PARTS layer.
- Millimetre units and a drawing extents header.
- No text, dimensions, or hidden machine settings.
The goal is a clean geometry handoff. Toolpaths and cutter compensation belong in the CAM software that knows your machine.
Where it opens
The exported DXF is a conservative R12-style file with polylines. It opens in LightBurn, AutoCAD, most CNC router software, and many CAM packages. Check the import units and compare a known dimension before cutting.
SVG vs DXF
Use SVG when your software handles curves well and you want the cleanest vector representation. Use DXF when the destination prefers polylines or you are handing the layout to a CAD/CAM workflow. Both exports come from the same nesting result, so the layout does not change.
What is not included
Cutlattice does not generate G-code, NC programs, or machine-specific post-processor output. It also does not import DXF yet. The export is geometry, not a turnkey machine program.
FAQ
Can Cutlattice import DXF files?
Not yet. Import is SVG only at the moment. DXF export is available from the same layout. If DXF import is a requirement, use a CAM suite or an open-source desktop nester for now.
What is inside the DXF?
Each part outline and its holes are written as closed polylines on the PARTS layer. Units are millimetres, and the header declares the drawing extents.
Why do the coordinates look flipped?
DXF uses a Y-up coordinate system while SVG and the browser canvas use Y-down. Cutlattice flips the Y axis so the drawing appears correctly in a CAD viewer.
Does the DXF include kerf compensation?
No. The layout uses kerf and spacing to position parts, but the exported contour is the original part outline. Apply cutter compensation in your CAM software if your machine requires it.
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