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'''Note: This work only if you have Rhino and Adobe acrobat Pro installed on your computer.''' 

For this example I used the stl files from this Thingiverse project: [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:341887/#files Velociraptor 3D puzzle]
















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'''1. Import the stl file.'''

Choose file > import. Selct the file from your computer and click on 'Open'.

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'''2. Tweak the import dialog if nessasery and click 'Ok'.'''

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'''3. Make sure the top view port is selected by clicking on it (once).''' 

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'''4. In the menu: Curve > Curve from objects > Mesh outline.'''

Do this while your obejects are selected (highlighted in yellow). 

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'''5. Delete the original shapes.''' 

Go to Edit > Selected objects > Invert. Then hit the delete button from your keyboard. 

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'''6. Select all your lines: [ctrl] + [A]'''

Were now ready for exporting...

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'''5. In the menu: File > Export selected ...'''

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'''6. Save your file as a PDF format. (export geometry only).''' 

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'''7. In this dialog you can tweak the PDF export settings.''' 

Like setting the linewidth to o.o1 mm

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'''8. Confirm location for saving the PDF on your computer.''' 

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'''9. And wait for your PDF to be done.''' 

Now your can open your PDF in a program like inkscape. And prepare the design if nessasery (like offsetting lines for the lasercutter etc.) 



== Usefull Links ==
 
*[[Inkscape]]
*[[Inkscape_how_to_make_a_pressfit_design#Offsetting_the_line|Inkscape how to offset lines]]
*[[Rhino]]
*[[How_to_use_the_Epilog_Laser_Mini|How to use the Epilog Laser Mini]] 




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