---
name: "dxf2gcode"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "dxf2gcode"
version: "20240509-2"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/dxf2gcode"
---

# dxf2gcode(1)

creates CNC machine compatible G-Code from 2D drawings

## NAME

dxf2gcode - creates CNC machine compatible G-Code from 2D drawings

## SYNOPSIS

**dxf2gcode \[-h\] \[-e EXPORT\_FILENAME\] \[-q\] \[filename\]**

## DESCRIPTION

**dxf2gcode**

This program reads 2D mechanical drawings of parts to be fabricated and produces G-code tool movement instructions for running on automatic machine tools (CNC machines) such as milling machines and lathes.

This is a graphical CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) program.  It accepts input in DXF, PDF, or Postscript format.  It supports milling, drilling, and turning operations, as well as work-holding tabs.

## OPTIONS

- \-h, --help

  show this help message and exit

- \-e EXPORT\_FILENAME, --export EXPORT\_FILENAME

  export data to EXPORT\_FILENAME

- \-q, --quiet

  no GUI

## SEE ALSO

**svg2gcode(1)**

## AUTHOR

Petter Reinholdtsen