DXF export order different in Grasshopper than in Rhino

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Hi all. I do try to make a definition to export some 2D geometries using Grasshopper but unfortunately it looks like the export order in Grasshopper it is different that the one of the Rhino DXF export.

DXF_export_order
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This is the export from Rhino as DXF file and imported into my CAM software (and what I do need from GH):
Rhino_Export_order_Rh7
Rhino_Export_order_Rh7.dxf (205.6 KB)

and this is the export from Grasshopper, without changing anything and imported into my CAM software:
Rhino_Export_order_Gh
Rhino_Export_order_Gh.dxf (205.5 KB)

What I do need to get the same export order from Grasshopper to be the same as the Rhino one?

DXF export_order.gh (8.8 KB)
DXF_export_order.3dm (75.8 KB)

I do made a test with a reverse list of the IDs but looks like it is not doing anything.
Rhino_Export_order_Gh_reverseList.dxf (205.5 KB)

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I’ve changed your topic since this seems to be a problem related to EleFront.

And maybe you’re interested in an alternative solution…

In the past, I’ve also used EleFront extensively to export geometry for CNC / CAM. With the upgrade to Rhino 8, I’ve ditched EleFront and I’m using a script in Rhino to batch export geometry. You can find it in the linked topic below or in other posts by @Helvetosaur

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Please can you also share a GH definition as I don’t understand how I can run this script from Grasshopper?

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You do not run the python script from Grasshopper.

Instead, use the command _RunScript in Rhino and select the script to be run.

You can also create a button which executes the script.

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Thank you, but I do need a Grasshopper solution. I do have a Rhino script that it is exporting fine, but I am searching for a Grasshopper solution to automate a little bit the export of a few hundred different files.

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…I’m also waiting for @AndyPayne to release the Export component in the new Grasshopper Rhino components…