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AutoCAD wont open DXF file from Solidworks+Exactflat add-on software

engenzac — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:32:26 GMT

I'm using a software called Exactflat to create drawings of fabric pattern. This software works within Solidworks. When I export, I do so as a Standard DXF. When I go to open in AutoCAD, it tells me to press enter to continue, my file never opens, and it takes me back to the Start screen. Can anyone provide some advice?

[ The subject line of this post has been edited for clarity by @pendean Original: AutoCAD wont open exported DXF file]

Re: AutoCAD wont open exported DXF file

Patchy — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:26:06 GMT

Check your exported version for Autocad.

Re: AutoCAD wont open exported DXF file

pendean — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:31:18 GMT

@engenzac wrote:

I'm using a software called Exactflat to create drawings of fabric pattern. This software works within Solidworks. When I export, I do so as a Standard DXF.

The problem in the DXF file resides with the application(s) that create it: there is literally nothing you can do about it in AutoCAD. Sorry. Ask in those software support areas for help creating AutoCAD-True DXF files, they might have tips you missed.

Re: AutoCAD wont open exported DXF file

engenzac — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:25:11 GMT

What do you mean exactly?

Re: AutoCAD wont open exported DXF file

cadffm — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 18:56:25 GMT

If you like to know what is wrong with the dxf, share a sample.

But there is no setting in Autocad for corrupt data from another software.