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PCBProblems importing DXF files

2025-07-24 18:28:21

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Hi, I've been trying to import DXF files into my PCB to create a proper custom shaped outline. However, I've been completely unsuccesful for various reasons:

 

1. EasyEDA applies a random size (not scaled or logical fractions) to DXF files, IF they work. Imagine drawing (in Photoshop and Illustrator!) a file 415mm long, only for it to end up 3889 'units' long in EasyEDA and there is no way to change the size.

2. EasyEDA doesn't recognize the DXF files created by Illustrator. Both filled areas and outline-only files are refused.

 

Weirdly enough, many 'corrupted' and converted files do work, albeit in the completely wrong size and content.

 

This has cost me several hours, multiple tools and much frustration as there is no reason for the files not to work. The files that contain 'no shapes' work fine in different stand-alone viewers such as LibreCAD and online tools.

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