Hi,
I have been experimenting with loading dxf files directly into control nest and am getting this error come up. 'A common close point was not found for an outline operation. The DXF file g:/test eclipse.dxf will not be in the nest.' Can anyone shed any light on what this message is about? This is a simple part that I'm trying to nest that is drawn in AutoCad on a layer named 'outline z16p2'. As far as I'm aware I have named the layer correctly.
Any help much apprectiated.
Dale
Loading DXF into control nest?
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Re: Loading DXF into control nest?
Dale,
The error means all the end points of the lines are not touching. In AutoCad, zoom way in on all the line end points. You will find a corner or line end points that are not quite touching. This is common with arcs meeting lines. Using object snaps will help while drawing.
Your layer name should be fine.
The error means all the end points of the lines are not touching. In AutoCad, zoom way in on all the line end points. You will find a corner or line end points that are not quite touching. This is common with arcs meeting lines. Using object snaps will help while drawing.
Your layer name should be fine.
Dave Egnoski
Richmond Cabinet & Millwork
Richmond Cabinet & Millwork
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Ryan Hochgesang
Re: Loading DXF into control nest?
Dale,
You will also want to make sure there are no underlying entities directly under closed outline chain of entities. If you continue to have issues with your file, you can send it to: program@thermwood.com and I will be glad to have a look at it for you as well.
You will also want to make sure there are no underlying entities directly under closed outline chain of entities. If you continue to have issues with your file, you can send it to: program@thermwood.com and I will be glad to have a look at it for you as well.
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Ryan Hochgesang
Re: Loading DXF into control nest?
Dale,
I took a look at the DXF file you sent in, as a general rule of thumb, you can only use Arcs and Lines for geometry used in Control Nesting. There is an arch shape in your part goem. that is a Spline. You will need to convert this to arc or line segments in order for it to nest. This same concept will be needed if you ever want to create an ellipse shape cutout, you simply break the poly line into arc or line segements to get it to nest.
I took a look at the DXF file you sent in, as a general rule of thumb, you can only use Arcs and Lines for geometry used in Control Nesting. There is an arch shape in your part goem. that is a Spline. You will need to convert this to arc or line segments in order for it to nest. This same concept will be needed if you ever want to create an ellipse shape cutout, you simply break the poly line into arc or line segements to get it to nest.