topic Re: DXF file import results in weird lines? in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

DXF file import results in weird lines?

Anonymous — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 12:46:29 GMT

Hi Guys, relatively new to Fusion 360 and have imported a part from auto cad and it just does not look right - either in models or in rendering - the basic shape is there, but I am concerned about the lines and what effect they may have if I try to print this?

Are these anything to worry about?

Re: DXF file import results in weird lines?

davebYYPCU — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:00:31 GMT

By "print this" do you mean 3d print, or paper print - you can't print to paper from Fusion so figure you can,

Save as STL, and see if it is a graphic hitch, the STL preview will show you.

I presume there are small lines in the original file, but I would redraw in fusion for a simple shape like that one.

Might help...

Re: DXF file import results in weird lines?

Anonymous — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:21:03 GMT

Sorry - I meant 3D print.

Re: DXF file import results in weird lines?

PhilProcarioJr — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:21:38 GMT

@Anonymous

Can you share the .f3d file so we can look at it?

Re: DXF file import results in weird lines?

Anonymous — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:34:40 GMT

Sure - attached.

Re: DXF file import results in weird lines?

PhilProcarioJr — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 14:20:33 GMT

@Anonymous

There is nothing wrong with your model. The lines are nothing more then a gfx glitch from the LOD settings in the viewport.

I have checked your model and it should print fine...one thing I would do first though is to combine all 3 of your bodies before exporting to a .stl.

I made a video to show how to control the LOD in the viewport and will post it as soon as it uploads.

Re: DXF file import results in weird lines?

Anonymous — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 14:32:00 GMT

Great - thanks again - and thanks in advance for the video!

Re: DXF file import results in weird lines?

PhilProcarioJr — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 14:34:55 GMT

@Anonymous

Re: DXF file import results in weird lines?

Anonymous — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 14:42:47 GMT

Awesome - thank you so much for taking the time - all sorted!