Importing AutoCAD DXF Files

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Importing AutoCAD DXF Files

To import an AutoCAD DXF file into DEX click the Tools→Import clip0328 button.

The objects will be imported on to the current layer and added to a single group. 3D dimensions will be ignored.

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DXF import dialog

Color for 'White' lines etc.

Click the clip0873 button to select the color to use for DXF entities.

Scale

Select the scale for importing entities. The larger the number, the larger the entities will be when imported.

DXF Units

clip0874 Select the units in the DXF file.
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