By purchasing a layout, you access the download of a zip folder containing two files*:
– A pdf file in A3 size which allows you to very easily visualize the layout of your mould without any specific software and to print it to scale if you wish.
– A file in dxf format which allows you to edit your layout using any 2D CAD tool such as LibreCAD (freeware) or QCAD (cheap). For example, you can take measurements, add or modify the objects, superimpose other layouts to visualize the differences, or even extract the gometrical data and send it to a machining or laser cutting workshop to manufacture the mould... The file is organized in several layers that you can activate or hide easily.
The layout includes:
- Complete outline of the template
- Geometrical elements showing the sketching method
- Inner cuts of the template
- Inscriptions: luthier’s name, template name
– Centimeter graduated axes, vertical and horizontal, allowing you to check and correct the scaling and possible X/Y distortions if you print the layout.
These templates correspond to modernized necks, compatible with nowadays violin string length and with the standard nut-to-edge distance of 130 mm.
* Be careful, this purchase allows you for a personal use of the downloaded files but does not allow you to transmit or resell it to third parties!
