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# Under the file menu, choose "Export," then "DXF," then "2D" | # Under the file menu, choose "Export," then "DXF," then "2D" | ||
# Choose 1:1, leave all other options as default | # Choose 1:1, leave all other options as default | ||
# Press "Export" at the bottom | |||
# Wait a moment, then a download option will appear at the top | # Wait a moment, then a download option will appear at the top | ||
# Put this file on a thumb drive to import to the laser software | # Put this file on a thumb drive, or save to your Google Drive, to import to the laser software | ||
Revision as of 18:22, 8 October 2019
Preparation/Installation
- Log in with your @tsas.org email address
- Go to your mail box, then click the Google Apps button:
- Click "More" at the bottom, then
- See Stallings if there is not a SketchUp option, but ensure first that you are using your @tsas.org email
Drawing
Export for Laser Cutting
- Select the search button
- Type and choose "Parallel Projection." This will make your drawing one-dimensional
- Search again for "Top" to display your image from the correct orientation
- Under the file menu, choose "Export," then "DXF," then "2D"
- Choose 1:1, leave all other options as default
- Press "Export" at the bottom
- Wait a moment, then a download option will appear at the top
- Put this file on a thumb drive, or save to your Google Drive, to import to the laser software
