Import DXF files

OrmondOrmond
edited February 2014
When I open DXF files I need to recognize layers as components. Will be a usefull resource if implemented in the Mecway.

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  • InquisitorInquisitor
    edited February 2014
    Welcome Ormond,

    As a temporary work-around...

    I don't know your specific tools or situation; however, I know this works for the stl format and I'm thinking it would work for dxf.

    1) Export from your CAD program individual layers into separate dxf files
    2) On each dxf file use: "File/Load into model..."

    Although the File/Load option doesn't show that dxf files (or stl in my case) are supported, they do load. When loaded, they will come in as a different component...
    Default(2), Default(3)... etc.

    At which point, you can change their color, rename them and then use the "Mesh tools/Merge nearby nodes..." option to recombine the nodes. I find it to be very little trouble since I prefer to modify and optimize elements in one component at a time anyway.

    Hope this helps.
  • VictorVictor
    I agree layers should map to components. This will be added in version 2.
  • OrmondOrmond
    Thank you, work very well.
  • InqInq
    edited September 2020
    Wrong place - Nostalgia
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