Importing DXF to 2D Layout for 3D Design

This task shows you to import a DXF/DWG file to 2D Layout for 3D Design.

  1. In 2D Layout for 3D Design workbench, select Tools > Import From File...

  2. In the File Selection box that appears, set Files of type to DXF(*.dxf) or DWG(*.dwg).

  3. Select the DXF or DWG file you want to import.

  4. Click Open. A progress bar is displayed while the data are imported.
    See the section DXF/DWG: Import for generic information about the import of DXF/DWG files.

    The import takes all DXF/DWG settings into account with the exception of the Drafting Standard.

    Structure of the result:

    • If the DXF/DWG file contains only one sheet, this sheet is created in the current sheet. An auxiliary view is created in the current sheet for each view found in the DXF/DWG file.
    • If the DXF/DWG file contains more than one sheet, the first sheet is created in the current sheet, then a new sheet is created for each additional DXF/DWG sheet. The views in each sheet are created in the plane xy like auxiliary views. The name of sheets and views are kept.

    Depending on the DXF option Paper Spaces in Background, the data lying on the paper space of the DXF layouts are put:

    • either in the background of the layout sheet if the option is activated,
    •  or in a new auxiliary view of the sheet if the option is not activated. This auxiliary view is visible in the authoring window. You can change the view support for auxiliary views

    By default:

    • The created views are visible in the authoring window and put in the plane xOy. But you can change the view support for these auxiliary views after the import.
    • The background of the views is displayed. As a consequence, any 3D geometry will be seen in all the views. If it is not whished, you can choose to make the background invisible for the views.
    • The default filter which is applied to the created views entails that the other views of the 2D Layout are not visible.

    Note:

    • The drafting standard given by the DXF/DWG settings is not taken into account during the import, neither into an existing 2DL, nor into an existing Drawing: the standard of the current 2D Layout is not changed.
    • Regarding the sheet format:
      • When a view is inserted in the current sheet, the format of the current sheet is not modified.
      • When a new sheet is created, the best format is applied for this new sheet.
    • Regarding the sheet background color, the DXF standard allows to control the adaptation of Black and White colors to the background color. See Color Mapping in the Customizing > About DXF Standards section.