I'm new here. question about inkscape

[RedBeardFab]

Hi folks,
this is my first post on here. I'm new to graphic design type of stuff but I've been programming cnc machines for 10 years so that's nothing new.
I use inkscape on occasion to convert a pdf. to dxf. when i do i get like extra nodes in the path that turn into an extra line when i view it in sheetcam. then i have to go back and forth to edit the drawing then check it in sheet cam.
So I guess my question is does this happen a lot? Is this a inkscape issue? Is there a better not to expensive way to do this?

[acourtjester]

try saving the file in SVG SheetCam will work with either but SVG seems to be better for art type things.
There is a "simplify" command under "path" drop down which will remove nodes but may change the drawing. If you don't like the change just click on "un-do" under edit to go back.
Here is a video that mey help
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWdiGvzriP0
and there are very good videos under "newthinktank.com" he has about 6 that are filled with good info.

have fun
Tom

[RedBeardFab]

Thank you Acourtjester. I will try that. I appreciate the info.