Recduce points in in imported DXF file

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Recduce points in in imported DXF file

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Hi all.

I have a question about simplifying sketch of imported DXF file. Please see the attached pic.
How can I reduce the number of point to less number? Is there a simply sketch command, I tried fit spline command but it doesn't do much.
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Re: Recduce points in in imported DXF file

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You can draw spline by selecting fewer points.

Also check the heal edges tool if that helps.
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Re: Recduce points in in imported DXF file

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mega128 wrote: Sun Apr 30, 2023 1:52 pm Hi all.

I have a question about simplifying sketch of imported DXF file. Please see the attached pic.
How can I reduce the number of point to less number? Is there a simply sketch command, I tried fit spline command but it doesn't do much.

Screenshot 2023-04-30 134615.png

Thanks,
Jay
I'd say, the first question to ask is why are these edges created in the first place...? Could you show a bit more of the part, perhaps a bent version? I've never seen jagged edges like this on a cut done through a radius.
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Re: Recduce points in in imported DXF file

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Thanks all! Fit spline tool worked fine after few tries.

Thanks again.
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I have imported Logo's that were a DXF generated from a picture file, it will have a ton of points like that. I usually use that as a template and then create new geometry (arcs/lines) to approximate it. It's very hard to fit a curve to something that has sharp changes in direction constantly. I use the files for engraving/machining on a CNC so arcs/lines are easier for it to follow.
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