The numbers are using the same unit-less coordinate system as the actual drawing. The first two numbers are the x and y coordinates of the top-left corner and the second two numbers are the width and the height of the overall drawing area. The viewBox specifies four numbers which determine the coordinate system used in the drawing. In order to set an actual size based on real-world units SVG uses a combination of the viewBox, width, and height attributes you’ll usually see near the top of the file.

As has been mention already, different programs use different default sizes for these coordinates such as 1/72, 1/90, and 1/92 inch. Shapes in SVG are usually specified using unit-less coordinates. (Be sure you go to Lynda via the CMU portal otherwise Lynda will ask you for money.I’m not sure what your solution is going to be, but I think I can explain the problem… You may find the following Lynda tutorials useful. Each of these progams will allow you to save or export your drawing as a DXF file. The DXF files are 2D drawings, so can be generated from drawing programs such as Inkscape, Sketch, or Illustrator, 2D CAD programs such as DraftSight, or 3D CAD such as SolidWorks or Rhino by creating the appropriate 2D drawing outputs. The key rule is that every line on the drawing will create a cut in the material, so make sure there are no stray marks, text, annotations, frames, or labels. The best format for a cutting plan drawing is DXF with millimeter units and 1:1 scale. You can use different colored lines in your drawing to control whether the laser cutter cut through or etches the line. Even though the parts are flat, complex 3D structures can be created by using tabs and slots to connect part edges to part faces.Īs you are creating the computer file, remember that the typical kerf (thickness of cut) in thin acrylic can be 0.005 to 0.010 inches and is slightly tapered, so parts typically are slightly smaller than the designed form and the edges are not perfectly square. To create a part on the laser cutter, you need a computer-generated file that describes the lines for the laser to cut. Policies Selecting materials Generating a DXF file Loading a file onto the laser cutter Laser cutting a part Power and Speed settings

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