PDF vs DXF

[Hog Wild]

Any difference besides program? I can't open dxf.

[azgreg]

You need a CAD program to open a DXF file.

[edgeau]

LibreCad is a free one that I find very useful.

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[Hog Wild]

Thanks Guys. I never used a CAD, so I don't know use one. I'm not very computer savy. More reclined than inclined.

[azgreg]

Thanks Guys. I never used a CAD, so I don't know use one. I'm not very computer savy. More reclined than inclined.

If you post the DXF file here I can convert it for you when I go to work tomorrow.

[Hog Wild]

Thanks for the offer azgregg. But don' t want to be a bother. I was looking at the Simple in design resource. Not sure why that one appeals to me more than the others.

[azgreg]

Thanks for the offer azgregg. But don' t want to be a bother. I was looking at the Simple in design resource. Not sure why that one appeals to me more than the others.

There's a PDF of the simple right here:

https://web.archive.org/web/20160331001 ... Simple.pdf

And the rimple:

https://web.archive.org/web/20160331001 ... Rimple.pdf

[Pmullen503]

The benefit of a DXF over a PDF is that you can scale up a DXF and the lines stay the same thickness. On a PDF the lines get thicker. Not a problem for most things we do. The other benefit to DXF is if you plan to have pieces cut out on a laser or CNC router. Still a fair amount of work to do, but you are a LOT farther along starting with a DXF compared to having only a PDF.

[Dale M.]

There is online services that you can upload a file to in one format, and it will convert file to another format and either e-mail file to you are setup a download of converted file for you...

One such service...

http://www.zamzar.com/

This screen capture says they can do it....

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IF this site can't do it, search out similar type of sites and possibly be able to find one that can...

Dale

[Hog Wild]

Thanks again Guys. This site is the best.