Export a Vertex Drawing as a DXF File to CNC Software

A Vertex G4 drawing can be saved as a DXF file format accepted by CNC machining software.

1. Open the Vertex drawing in the working window.
2. Select Batch Export dwg/dxf.
3. Confirm the default folder or select another folder, where you want to save the file.
4. Set the file type to dxf.
5. Click Save.
6. Select DXFtoCNC as the setup file and accept, and select OK.

Settings

You can define the precision of the output lines to between 0.02 and 0.4 in the DFXtoCNC setup file. The default value of 0.2 generates a sufficiently accurate DXF file in most cases.

This means converting any splines and ellipses in the drawings into AutoCad polylines formed from arcs and lines. This kind of DXF file is suitable as such for laser cutter machining software.

By default, the edge lines are converted into a single polyline. Requires a keyword setting: line_chains_to_polylines value 1 (default).