Applies to: Core, Advanced, Enterprise
After a customer uploads a DXF file, Quote & Cut reads the file and creates a part preview.
The preview helps the customer check that the uploaded file looks correct before calculating the price.
Part preview #
The part preview can show the uploaded DXF shape inside the quote form.
Depending on the layout, customers may see:
- A small thumbnail.
- A larger part preview panel.
- A Preview button.
- A Change DXF button.
- Part details such as file name, material, quantity, cost, and weight.
Preview button #
The Preview button opens a larger preview view.
This helps customers inspect the part more clearly.
The preview may include status information such as whether the part looks valid or whether some drawing elements need checking.
Change DXF button #
The Change DXF button lets customers replace the uploaded DXF file.
Changing a DXF resets the quote calculation for that part.
The customer will need to calculate the price again.
DXF units #
DXF files may include unit information, such as millimetres or inches.
If units are included clearly, Quote & Cut can use them when reading the part.
If the DXF does not specify units, Quote & Cut may ask the customer to confirm the dimensions before nesting.
Confirm dimensions #
If Quote & Cut cannot confirm the DXF units automatically, the customer may see a dimensions confirmation panel.
This can include:
- A message that DXF units were not specified.
- The imported unit assumption.
- A unit selector.
- A Confirm dimensions button.
The customer must confirm the displayed dimensions before the quote can be calculated.
Why confirmation matters #
Unit confirmation helps prevent incorrect pricing caused by unitless DXF files.
For example, a drawing intended to be in inches could be read incorrectly if it is treated as millimetres.
Customers should check the displayed dimensions before confirming.
If dimensions look wrong #
If the displayed dimensions look wrong, the customer should:
- Choose the correct unit from the unit selector, if available.
- Check the preview again.
- Confirm only when the dimensions look correct.
If the dimensions still look wrong, they should correct the DXF file in their CAD software and upload it again.
What the preview is for #
The frontend preview is a guide to help customers check the uploaded part.
It should not be treated as a final manufacturing drawing.
The production result still depends on the DXF geometry, material settings, nesting result, and order processing.
If a preview does not appear #
A preview may not appear if:
- The DXF file cannot be parsed.
- The drawing contains unsupported geometry.
- The part has invalid or open contours.
- The file does not contain a clear cut profile.
- The browser cannot render the preview.
- Custom CSS or theme styling hides the preview area.
Continue to: Adding, Removing and Reordering Parts.
