# Outline for DXF from sketch?

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/outline-for-dxf-from-sketch/40214>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [January 29, 2026, 7:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/outline-for-dxf-from-sketch/40214 "2026-01-29T07:00:22Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 29, 2026, 7:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/outline-for-dxf-from-sketch/40214/1 "2026-01-29T07:00:22Z")

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Hi, I am using a CNC knife cutter wheredifferent layers use different tools. So I need to be able to separate the outline from the dxf file after exporting it. How do I specify the outline of my sketch?

Thank y’all!

JT