# Process from Onshape to G Code

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**Created:** [April 6, 2018, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/process-from-onshape-to-g-code/3175 "2018-04-06T15:16:42Z")\
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**Author:** ![Ttitobob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/848f3c/32.png) [@Ttitobob](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Ttitobob)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2018, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/process-from-onshape-to-g-code/3175/1 "2018-04-06T15:16:42Z")

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I am attempting my first project (beside the sled) and i am stuck.

I though a simple stool from Open desk would be a good first project.  
I went to the site and downloaded the .DXT file. First i tried opening directly in Inkscape and got an error.  
 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/maslowcnc/original/2X/a/af21e624da61f6d05c4c4c650040b2dce87b49aa.png)  
Next i figured i would open in Onshape and follow Bars instructions here ([Onshape to dxf help](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/onshape-to-dxf-help/437/14)) and i cant export or copy or paste to just make one. I get the image attached.

I know this is a very Noob question and the community help is appricated.

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**Author:** ![bar](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/bar/32/10_2.png) [@bar](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/bar)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2018, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/process-from-onshape-to-g-code/3175/2 "2018-04-06T16:28:19Z")

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I’ve found that working with the files from Open Desk can be a hassle. I’ve had good luck opening them in QCAD and then saving them from there.

I will look into the OnShape method and see what I can figure out. I’m planning to make a OnShape to Gcode video really soon using Kiri:Moto

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**Author:** ![Ttitobob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/848f3c/32.png) [@Ttitobob](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Ttitobob)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2018, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/process-from-onshape-to-g-code/3175/3 "2018-04-06T21:48:53Z")

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> [@bar](#):
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> QCAD

Thanks for the quick response ill try QCad. Open desk and your community garden will be my main place to get designs until i learn cad better.

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**Author:** ![Ttitobob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/848f3c/32.png) [@Ttitobob](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Ttitobob)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2018, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/process-from-onshape-to-g-code/3175/4 "2018-04-08T14:56:43Z")

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QCad worked perfect. was able to get what i needed in the 15min free time. Thanks again. what support!!!