Scale changes when emailing .dxf

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MartyBortz
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Scale changes when emailing .dxf

Postby MartyBortz » Wed Dec 14, 2016 12:21 pm

Hi there,

Hoping for some advice on what the issue might be.

I am trying to get a design laser cut. The general dimensions are 450mm (wide) x 225mm (high) - I measured it with Inkscape's measurement tool. I sent it through to a laser cutting company. Somehow, it translated to (approx.) 1100mm x 690mm on their computer.

The file is in .dxf format.

I want to ensure the company cuts the right dimensions, but am unsure why this issue occurred.

If anyone has any insights, I would be most grateful.

Thanks!

tylerdurden
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Joined: Sun Apr 14, 2013 12:04 pm
Location: Michigan, USA

Re: Scale changes when emailing .dxf

Postby tylerdurden » Wed Dec 14, 2016 10:45 pm

did the document originate in Inkscape or another program?

Also, please share a sample svg that has the issue.

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