Dxf conversion

[Gandalf]

Hi all,

I would like to convert dxf and eps files into rasterised format (GIF,
for example). I think PIL cannot handle vector graphics. Is there a
library for Python that can read and convert dxf and/or eps files? (In
fact, I can live with an os.exec() solution and an external utility
program if there is no native library.) The reason I need this is
because my customers will want to upload dxf and eps files to a web
server. However, others must see the preview of these files in their
browsers. Thus, I must convert dxf into GIF or JPEG. Unfortunately, the
server is a Unix server (FreeBSD). Do someone know a solution?

Best,

Laci 2.0

 

[Harry George]

Hi all,

I would like to convert dxf and eps files into rasterised format (GIF,
for example). I think PIL cannot handle vector graphics. Is there a
library for Python that can read and convert dxf and/or eps files? (In
fact, I can live with an os.exec() solution and an external utility
program if there is no native library.) The reason I need this is
because my customers will want to upload dxf and eps files to a web
server. However, others must see the preview of these files in their
browsers. Thus, I must convert dxf into GIF or JPEG. Unfortunately,
the server is a Unix server (FreeBSD). Do someone know a solution?

Best,

Laci 2.0

"Unfortunately, the server is a Unix server" Au contraire

Look at ImageMagick's "convert".

 

[Gandalf]

"Unfortunately, the server is a Unix server" Au contraire

I mean, this is unfortunate only because I could only find batch
converter programs for M$ Windows. ;-)
Thank you.

L 2.0