Convert Sketchup SKP files to DXF or STL

[DanielNY]

anyone try this?

http://www.guitar-list.com/download-sof ... dxf-or-stl

[James R]

Yes I have, I have a Carvewright carver that I import stl files to, works pretty well.
But remember to check the file for line breaks etc.

Jim

[DanielNY]

Well, I'm actually trying to find the easiest way to convert the 3D sketchup image to a 2D face layout for CNC or Laser cutting. I found a number of plug-ins for converting the SKP files to DWG and DXF format which is only part of the problem. The other is dissasembling the 3D model into a 2D axis for importing into a CNC machine.

I found this plug in called Phlatscript that does just that...never used it before so if anyone can share some knowledge in getting this done. There is also a cutlist plugin available for Sketchup but again, never used any of these before.


Thanks

[James R]

Well I've been on that forum and the owners are quite friendly and probably wouldn't mind questions.
I actually thought on buying the Phlatprinter they sell, had a very wild idea of cutting the cab parts out of foam and laminating with resin.

Jim

Edit: I played around with the phlatscript as it was free not bad, again ask right on there forum nice bunch of people.