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Cefabrication
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Need help to convert sketchup to inkscape

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I purchased plans for a bumper that are in sketchup format. I have tried for 2 weeks to figure out how to send it to inkscape where I can convert it to Gcode for my plasma table. Not getting any help from the business I purchased it from. I'm willing to pay some one to convert the file for me. If you can send me a message I will send you the file I recieved. Thanks in advance
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Re: Need help to convert sketchup to inkscape

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Have you tried to use Cloud convert, if it is a DXF file I load then into QCAD (free download) and then save them in R18 DXF from QCAD then Inkscape will import that file, or SheetCam if you have that.
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Re: Need help to convert sketchup to inkscape

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Have not tried that. I will try that now. Thank you for the info
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Re: Need help to convert sketchup to inkscape

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Have you had any luck? what did you do? I purchased a bumper as well and received a 3D drawing for Sketchup format is .skp Im trying to convert it into pieces so I can cut it on my plasma. I need to open in inkscape or qcad.

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Re: Need help to convert sketchup to inkscape

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You may want to read this info about Sketchup, It does talk about a free upload and then convert to DWG to load into Inkscape.
https://forums.sketchup.com/t/convertin ... duct/59601
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