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Importing DXF files ?

Question asked by CHRIS HOLSKE on May 18, 2011
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I am struggling with importing DXF files to measure features. I get PDF and DXF files from my customers and I need to create sheet metal models for my CAM package.

On occasion the PDF prints are missing dimension so I need to import the DXF to measure some features. It looks like the DXF files are Auto Cad and they are just flat/2D prints. In the past I have been importing them into CadKey just to measure missing dimensions then switch back to SolidWorks for the modeling. I would like to break free from CadKey once and for all but I am struggling with the best way to import these DXF files.

Any help will be greatly apreciated.

Chris

Troy Peterson May 18, 2011 2:34 PM

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You should be able to use the Scale command in DS the same as you would in Acad.

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Nick Goodrum May 18, 2011 2:02 PM

Chris,

Its actually really simple. Just create a new part, select the plane you want to insert it on and go to INSERT-->DXF/DWG...

Besure to select the proper units.

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Troy Peterson May 18, 2011 2:08 PM

Why not download "DraftSight" from Solidworks and use that for measuring, its just like Acad.

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CHRIS HOLSKE @ Troy Peterson on May 18, 2011 2:26 PM

I just downloaded 'DraftSight' looks like it will do the trick, I am still having an issue with the scale on this one? Also when I try to insert DXF in SolidWorks it locks up?

I think the DraftSight is the tool I will use, it is quick and easy providing I can figure out how to scale things.

Thanks, Chris

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Troy Peterson @ CHRIS HOLSKE on May 18, 2011 2:34 PM

You should be able to use the Scale command in DS the same as you would in Acad.

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Nick Goodrum May 18, 2011 2:02 PM
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Chris,

Its actually really simple. Just create a new part, select the plane you want to insert it on and go to INSERT-->DXF/DWG...

Besure to select the proper units.

Regards
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Troy Peterson May 18, 2011 2:08 PM
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Why not download "DraftSight" from Solidworks and use that for measuring, its just like Acad.
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- CHRIS HOLSKE @ Troy Peterson on May 18, 2011 2:26 PM
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  I just downloaded 'DraftSight' looks like it will do the trick, I am still having an issue with the scale on this one? Also when I try to insert DXF in SolidWorks it locks up?
  
  I think the DraftSight is the tool I will use, it is quick and easy providing I can figure out how to scale things.
  
  Thanks, Chris
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  - Troy Peterson @ CHRIS HOLSKE on May 18, 2011 2:34 PM
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    You should be able to use the Scale command in DS the same as you would in Acad.
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