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Version: 17

DXF import

To import a dxf drawing file, click on File menu, import tools. Choose DXF from the available import functions.

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A windows file opening dialog will pop-up, where the dxf file has to be selected on the computer. After clicking OK, the drawing file will appear in the modeling area of Consteel, and dxf import dialog will be opened automatically.

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On the DXF import dialog the following modifications can be made:

  • Unit of dxf model (mm/cm/m)

  • DXF model scale with scale factor

  • Move placement origo (origo of the dxf file)

  • Plane of placement

    • X-Y, X-Z, Y-Z of the global coordinate system, or User-defined coordinate system)

  • Layer handling

    • Layers of the dxf drawing can be imported to Consteel with its properties, or the whole dxf can be imported to an already existing Consteel layer

With the OK button, the modifications can be applied, and the dxf drawing will be placed in the modeling area.