Uploading DXF Files

Applies to: Core, Advanced, Enterprise

Customers upload DXF files directly into the Quote & Cut form.

The form supports DXF files for laser-cut parts.

Upload methods #

Customers can upload DXF files in two ways:

• Drag and drop DXF files into the upload area.
• Click the upload area and select DXF files from their device.

The bulk upload area supports multiple DXF files.

Upload one or more parts #

Each uploaded DXF becomes a part in the quote form.

Customers can upload:

• One DXF for a single-part quote.
• Multiple DXF files for a multi-part quote.
• Additional DXFs later using the part upload controls.

File type #

The main part upload expects DXF files.

Customers should upload files ending in:

.dxf

Other file types should not be used for the main laser-cutting part upload.

What happens after upload #

After a DXF file is uploaded, Quote & Cut tries to read the drawing.

If the file can be processed, the form can show:

• File name.
• Part preview.
• Part dimensions.
• Material and cutting cost per part after calculation.
• Weight per component.
• Part status.

The exact display depends on the selected form layout.

File names #

Quote & Cut cleans DXF file names before saving and processing them.

For best results, customers should use simple file names.

Good examples:

• bracket-3mm.dxf
• mounting-plate.dxf
• panel-left.dxf

Avoid:

• Very long file names.
• Special characters.
• Emojis.
• Multiple full stops.
• Unclear names such as drawing-final-final-v7.dxf.

Replacing a DXF file #

After uploading, customers can replace a DXF file using controls such as:

• Change DXF.
• Click to upload or replace.
• The part file upload area.

Replacing a DXF resets the current calculated quote, because the geometry has changed.

The customer will need to calculate the price again.

Uploading several files at once #

When customers upload multiple DXF files, Quote & Cut creates multiple part rows/cards.

Customers should then check each part and complete:

• Material.
• Quantity.
• Secondary Processes, if required.

Invalid DXF files #

A DXF may fail if:

• The file is not a valid DXF.
• The drawing has no valid closed cutting profile.
• The geometry is too small or invalid.
• The outer profile cannot be identified.
• Multiple separate outer profiles are detected where only one part is expected.
• The file contains unsupported or problematic geometry.
• The part is too large for the selected material sheet.

Important customer guidance #

For the best quoting experience, each DXF should usually contain one cut part.

If customers need several different parts quoted together, they should upload each part as a separate DXF file.

Continue to: DXF Units, Dimensions and Part Previews.