Tutorial 8: Import DXF Files, Change to Solid Extrusions

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Tutorial 8: Import DXF Files, Change to Solid Extrusions

Import DXF Files and Convert Lines and Arcs to Solid Elements

Objective

1.Import a DXF Drawing with the File menu > Open > DXF (File as Type)

2.Link the DXF Drawing to a CAD-Line.

3.Use the CAD-Line dialog-box to convert DXF Entities that are in the DXF Drawing to MechDesigner sketch-elements.

AT-DXFElement Import DXF Drawings

➢Step 8.1: A Review of the DXF-Elements

➢Step 8.2: Example: DXF to MechDesigner Outlines

➢Step 8.3: Example: DXF to MechDesigner Extrusions