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1.Add a DXF-Element, linked to a DXF-Drawing, to the Assembly-Tree.
2.Show the DXF-Drawing and show it in the graphic-area.
3.Align it with the CAD-Line.
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STEP 1: Open DXF Drawing file-type
A DXF-element is now in the Assembly-Tree. It is helpful to rename elements for the future. STEP 2: Rename the DXF-Element to the DXF Drawing file-name |
![]() Double-click a CAD-Line ![]() CAD-Line dialog-box > DXF tab |
STEP 1: If necessary, add Part, or a CAD-Line
There is now a CAD-Line in the graphic-area. STEP 2: Edit the CAD-Line. To open the CAD-Line dialog-box:
The CAD-Line dialog-box opens. STEP 3: Click the DXF tab |
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STEP 1: Link the DXF-Element with the CAD-Line:
The DXF-Drawing shows in the graphic-area.
If the DXF-Drawing is at the correct location, and orientation, you can close CAD-Line dialog-box now.
Or you can continue with other options. |
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The DXF-Drawing shows in the graphic-area. You may need to Zoom-Out to find the DXF drawing. If we want to re-align the DXF Drawing with the CAD-Line |
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STEP 2: Align the DXF-Drawing with the CAD-Line: DXF-Point to CAD-Line's Origin (its start-Point)
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DXF-Point to CAD-Line's X-axis
The DXF-Drawing moves to new alignment with the CAD-Line. If you make a mistake, click the boxes again. When you close the CAD-Line dialog-box, the DXF Points do not display.
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