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I have tried everything I can think of to get my dxf files to hatch correctly and cant. Almost every file I have hatches funny like this. However I've grabbed a few files online and some of them will hatch just fine. I'm using the newest version of inkscape to convert to dxf. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Try to ungroup the iported dxf and then hatch each element

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jaredfulk wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2019 2:38 am Laser Question.PNG


I have tried everything I can think of to get my dxf files to hatch correctly and cant. Almost every file I have hatches funny like this. However I've grabbed a few files online and some of them will hatch just fine. I'm using the newest version of inkscape to convert to dxf. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Even with the most recent version of Inkscape, it appears that you are having vexing problems hatching your DXF files. I ran into identical issues with file compatibility and hatching irregularities a few months back. But ever since moving to Monport Laser, those problems have disappeared. Their software provides easy interoperability with a wide range of file types as well as user-friendly tools for accurate engraving and hatching. If you're still having trouble getting reliable results from your DXF files, I strongly advise you to use Monport Laser https://bit.ly/48Fxwm7. It can be the answer you've been searching for to optimise your laser engraving process and guarantee faultless outcomes each and every time.

jaredfulk wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2019 2:38 am Laser Question.PNG


I have tried everything I can think of to get my dxf files to hatch correctly and cant. Almost every file I have hatches funny like this. However I've grabbed a few files online and some of them will hatch just fine. I'm using the newest version of inkscape to convert to dxf. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

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