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Rich
Rich
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1/9/2023
Rich
Rich
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What is wrong with Tajima Pulse DXF files ?

They are not recognized by Adobe Illustrator and neither by Design Space (Software for Cricut maker 3 cutting machine).
Is this a bug or is it something that I need to do to get it to work ?
Please find attached the DXF file that I tried with.

Thanks

Rich

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R5 24Hoop.DXF
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klbillen
klbillen
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1/9/2023
klbillen
klbillen
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It would be nice if you could read them back into the DG16 also...... The DXF works in the Brother software I use but I can't open in illustrator also.
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Tajima Software
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1/13/2023
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Hi Rich,

Thanks for the report. Which version of Adobe Illustrator are you using?
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Rich
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1/13/2023
Rich
Rich
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Hi,


Thank you for your reply, I am using Adobe Illustrator CS5.




Best regards


Rich Rotkirch
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Rich
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3/6/2023
Rich
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Hi,

Nearly 2 months have passed and you have still not replied on the above. I have an upcoming job where I need DXF files to work so can you please give me a solution.
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pulse_keri
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3/6/2023
pulse_keri
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Hi Rich,

Please reply with the version of DG you are using.

Thank you

Keri
edited by pulse_keri on 3/6/2023
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Rich
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3/6/2023
Rich
Rich
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Hi Keri,

I am using Artist Plus 16.5.0.7616

Rich
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pulse_keri
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3/7/2023
pulse_keri
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Hi Rich,

We currently support reading DXF files in Illustrator 2023 and 2022. Please find attached a DXF file. Please try to read on your illustrator system and let us know.

Thank you

Keri

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DXF_7609.DXF
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Guest


3/7/2023
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Hi Keri,

Thank you for your reply, yes I can open this file (Oval) in Illustrator but if I create a design in Pulse and save it as a DXF file it does not open in Illustrator.
This is what I do:
Draw a square in Pulse as artwork and then save it as a DXF file.
I then open a new Window in Illustrator and open this file but the window in Illustrator is complitely blank.
Please find attached both the file made in Pulse and then the file saved in Illustrator.
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Rich
Rich
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3/7/2023
Rich
Rich
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There is no way to attach files here, how can I send them to you ?
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Rich
Rich
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3/7/2023
Rich
Rich
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Hi Again,

You can forget about the above I now realize that the above operation is wrong for DXF files, I think however that the way you are doing DXF files are stupid because you cannot use existing PXF design files instead you have to digitize it all again with the applique cutter tooll which doubles the work, why is it done like this ?

Another question, is there anyway to import a DXF or SVG file into Pulse ?
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Luebbers
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3/14/2023
Luebbers
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Hi Rich, when I get an SVG file from a customer, I import it into CorelDraw, check the nodes etc, and the size, turn everything to black outlines with no fill, and just copy and paste that into Pulse. I'm sure you could do the same in Illustrator.
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Rich
Rich
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3/16/2023
Rich
Rich
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Hi Luebbers,

Thank you for your advice, I will try it out.

I have figured out now how to make it the other way.
What I wanted to do was taking existing PXF designs and make it to appliques and in this case I do the following:
Copy the part in the PXF file that you want to use as an applique
Open a new blank file and past it into here
Convert the file to an Art Segment
Save As a DXF file
I then open this DXF file in Adobe Illustrator
And Convert it into a SVG file
I can now use this SVG file for a cutting machine like Cricut etc.
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pulse_keri
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3/28/2023
pulse_keri
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Hi Rich

We are currently in the process of testing a beta version. This beta will fix the issue where DXF files created in DG do not open in Illustrator. Once the beta is available I will send it to you.

Thank you
Keri

Rich wrote:
Hi Again,

You can forget about the above I now realize that the above operation is wrong for DXF files, I think however that the way you are doing DXF files are stupid because you cannot use existing PXF design files instead you have to digitize it all again with the applique cutter tooll which doubles the work, why is it done like this ?

Another question, is there anyway to import a DXF or SVG file into Pulse ?
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Rich
Rich
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3/28/2023
Rich
Rich
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pulse_keri wrote:
Hi Rich

We are currently in the process of testing a beta version. This beta will fix the issue where DXF files created in DG do not open in Illustrator. Once the beta is available I will send it to you.

Thank you
Keri

Rich wrote:
Hi Again,

You can forget about the above I now realize that the above operation is wrong for DXF files, I think however that the way you are doing DXF files are stupid because you cannot use existing PXF design files instead you have to digitize it all again with the applique cutter tooll which doubles the work, why is it done like this ?

Another question, is there anyway to import a DXF or SVG file into Pulse ?
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Rich
Rich
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3/28/2023
Rich
Rich
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Hi Keri,

That is good news, looking forward to test the Beta vesion.

Best regards

Rich
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Rich
Rich
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5/23/2023
Rich
Rich
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I can confirm that DXF files imports well now into Adobe Illustrator with the Maintenance release 16.5.2.7640
Thanks for fixing it.
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