Problem repairing dxf

[lik2waterski]

I have a problem when I try to repair a DXF. I am using google sketchup. If I take a line that is broken and connect it, then export it as a DXF. Once I open in Sheetcam and try to process tool paths, it won't cut a solid line. There is always a stop and start between the old line and my repair spot.
I have tried to make it a component then export, but that doesn't help either.

Does anyone know of a way to make these repaired spots all one line?

Thanks for any help,
Travis

[I Lean]

Haven't tried it in Sketchup, but I've had similar issues if my drawing puts the new lines on a different layer than the rest of the drawing. Make sure the whole thing is on the same layer. (each part, anyway)

That is something you can change in Sheetcam if you didn't do it in your CAD program earlier.....just go to Contour properties, and right-click on the segment in question for your options.

[lik2waterski]

Carl, Thanks for the help. What I am trying to is cut down on the start and stops. Say I have a circle, I don't want it to start cutting at 10*to 40* then start cutting again 40*-270* then start again 270*-10*. This is just an example. Maybe I just need to buy Corel draw.
Carl, what program do you use to clean up your drawings?
Thanks, Travis

[I Lean]

I use Deltacad primarily, Draftsight a little, and Inkscape once in a while. If it's a DXF to begin with, then I only use the first two. (Inkscape only for other vector files, art-type stuff or pictures)