Converting Files

[maksbx]

If I create files in DraftSight, what is the best way to get them into Sure Cuts A Lot? Is it better to import them or can you open them up in SCAL? Or can you print them as SVG or PDF and use them that way? I am new to this software and am curious of the best way to get my drawings into SCAL. Thanks!

[MeFlick]

What file formats does "DraftSight" save in natively? What file formats can it "export" out to? Does it create "vector" files or "raster" files? Sorry, I have never heard of "DraftSight" so not sure of the answers to those questions. If you can answer those questions - someone can give you a better idea as to the best way to get your files into SCAL for cutting.

[maksbx]

It can print to SVG and PDF, which I can seem to use for importing. It can save as different drawing types for DWG and DXF. But in general, what file types are best to use for SCAL?

[Gigi]

I just googled it as I have never heard of it either.

It will save as an svg (export to or save as) per the feature list, so I would save as an svg and then open in SCAL and see how the file looks. Depending on what you are doing, you can always save as a jpeg and then bring into SCAL, trace it and get your vector image that way - just depends what you are designing and what your objective is.

SCAL also supports DXF files so if that preserves the file better, you can use that. I would experiment between DXF and SVG and see which gives you the best results.

Hope that helps. Once in SCAL you can save them as a SCUT file and then open them directly rather than having to import every time. Lots of options....