Hi,
I used AutoCAD in the past and now switching to FreeCAD.
I want to import some of my drawings/designs in FreeCAD. I tried importing the original DWG files, but FreeCAD gives me QCAD error. So I opened the DWG in AutoCAD and converted to DXF format.
Now, after importing the DXF file, the scene seems to be empty and no drawings are present.
How can I import the drawing successfully?
I attached both example files and a screenshot from AutoCAD.
Thanks,
Mihai
Import DXF gives blank scene
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Re: Import DXF gives blank scene
your file appears to be a 3d dwg
that's how it could work
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVMQwqVkEoc
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Re: Import DXF gives blank scene
I tried to import your dxf file with OpenSCAD it reports the following
Consulting ezdxf documenation i.e. 3D DXF is actually stored as a propriety format owned by Spatial Inc
i.e. It is a 3D file.Consulting ezdxf documenation i.e. 3D DXF is actually stored as a propriety format owned by Spatial Inc
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Re: Import DXF gives blank scene
Yes, my original dwg is a 3D box, as you can see in the picture.
It seems that the only way I can import it in FreeCAD is to export it from AutoCAD as IGS file, then it will show correctly in FreeCAD although I will lose the rulers (as shown in dwgfastview website), but I think this is not a problem. Basically I lose layers.
If this is the way to import them, I'll do it this way. Although i'm not sure that the model will be 100% to the original design easy to work with.
It seems that the only way I can import it in FreeCAD is to export it from AutoCAD as IGS file, then it will show correctly in FreeCAD although I will lose the rulers (as shown in dwgfastview website), but I think this is not a problem. Basically I lose layers.
If this is the way to import them, I'll do it this way. Although i'm not sure that the model will be 100% to the original design easy to work with.
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Re: Import DXF gives blank scene
You can load the dimensions as a jpg via image and adjust the size
Re: Import DXF gives blank scene
The external workbench InventorLoader can import the file. Install the WB with the Std_AddonMgr. When importing the DXF select the importerIL option.
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Re: Import DXF gives blank scene
thank you very much, it works. a nice way to import 3d dxf as a shell, not as a wireframe
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Re: Import DXF gives blank scene
InventorLoader seems to be the better optoin so far. Thanks!