Alibre Atom export -> LightBurn

[TomHa]

Hello,

I have Atom and just picked up a Laser. I have NO art skill, I am still learning Alibre . I am trying to export a sketch to in some format that LightBurn can read. I see people saying SVG, but my export/screen shot only has JPG/PNG. I also own Rhino3d so I was thinking about export to STEP files then letting Rhino convert to something that Lightburn can read. I get errors trying to export STEP files, something about topology. Sketches are 2d all the exports want 3d so do not work.

Is there a work around without spending $500.00 to export to light burn?

I have also purchase the CAM version of Alibre, meshcam, I have not tried it yet, my CNC is delayed. Would that help me?

Thanks
Tom

 

[Ken226]

I'm not certain that Atom can export to .svg sketch, but if so, it works differently than exportin a 3d CAD file.

After creating the sketch and exiting the 2d sketch environment, In the design explorer right click the sketch and select "Export SVG ". Like this:





If Atom can't export SVG, I believe the drawing environment should allow you to export .dxf files, which Lightburn can also read.

 

[TomHa]

Cool thank you so much. I did not know that menu was there.

Any chance you/anyone know how to export to DXF DWG formats? It's in the comparison listing from Atom and Design Pro.

 

[Ken226]

From the 2d drawing environment, File>Export>DXF:





Of course, you'll first need to either create a solid model then create a drawing of it, or create a sketch in the 2d drawing environment.

 

[TomHa]

Ok now I feel dumb. I open on the sketch and draw out what I want to export. Click on file export and see below. Is there a different 2d environment? Again, I have to Atom Version not Design/expert, one day I'll learn enough to justify that upgrade

I want to say thank you again.

 

[Ken226]

Thats because you are in the modelling environment. .DXF and .DWG files are a 2d drawing thing, like 2d .pdf's, which I think Lightburn can also work with.





Maybe this will help. Here is the easy way to get a quick sketch into DXF format:

 

[Ken226]

You should take the time to work your way through Alibre's tutorials. They are quite good.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_kZpYHsPiVyD5y2FVqW_n2m2gVUsNk_1