Freecad scaling problem (solved: Sheetcam setting)

I am trying to use Freecad to create a dxf file that i can open in sheetcam. I design the part in the part design workbench then export it as a dxf. I have also tried doing a flattened dxf. When i open it in sheetcam the scale is way off. How can i correct this?

It’s probably just a unit of measurement issue. If your default units in Freecad are millimeters and you are importing as inches in Sheetcam, the part will be 25.4 times larger.

I do all of my work in millimeters and haven’t had this issue. I have had to change the import units in Sheetcam when importing files that I didn’t create.

Is your file too large when you import it or too small?

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it may not be with freecad but when you import a dxf into sheetcam you get the option of the scale…
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Thank you. Selecting Custom 1:1 worked.

can I change the title here for you…“Solved: was Sheetcam setting”

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Sure. Thanks again