How to use DXF to G-CODE
Upload a DXF drawing, pick the cutting type and the G-code options, and the app writes a cutting program for your machine.
Open the appSettings
Cutting type, coordinates, units and M codes work the same way in every cutting app. G-code settings explained
Basic input data
| Setting | What you enter | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Upload your DXF file required | DXF file, up to 50 MB | – |
G-CODE data
| Setting | What you enter | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting type required | One of: GAS · PLASMA · MARK | – |
| DXF arc as polyline required | One of: Yes · No | Yes |
| DXF text as vectors required | One of: Yes · No | No |
| Kerf distance | Number | 0 |
| Lead in distance | Number | 0 |
| Lead out distance | Number | 0 |
| Coordinates required | One of: Absolute · Incremental · Absolute - Incremental Arc centers | Absolute |
| Measurement unit required | One of: inch · mm · cm | mm |
| M codes on required | One of: Yes · No | Yes |
What you get
- Download Generated G-CODE file (.GCODE)
- Download Generated G-CODE file (.TXT)
- Download Generated G-CODE file (.NC)
- A preview image of the result
Worked example
Settings
- Cutting type
GAS- DXF arc as polyline
Yes- DXF text as vectors
No- Kerf distance
2- Lead in distance
2- Lead out distance
2- Coordinates
Absolute- Measurement unit
mm- M codes on
Yes
