Creating model out of 'stacked' 2D-outlines

[Simonvp]

I'm new to this forum, so my apologies in advance if my question is not asked in the right section.

I'm wondering if there is an easy way to create a part model by using 2D DXF-files, using them as a sketch in a part, giving them a certain thickness (e.g. 0.1 inch) and stacking all the layers above each other. 

In short, it's actually the opposite of what the software '123D Make' from Autodesk would do.

I already thought about creating different planes with a fixed distance, copying the exact sketch on each plane, extruding it with a certain distance and repeating this process. The problem is that I have several hundred sketches..

Does anyone have an idea which software would be able to do this?

Thanks!

[promm]

@Simonvp,

I have created a video below that walks you through the steps of brining in a .dxf and then extruding it.  To do this with a large number of .dxf's just rinse and repeat using the top of the last layer as the selection for the plan to do the next import on.   You will notice in the video I use extrude and press put to activate extrude, both methods will work.

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/community/screencast/b06cb5e2-8d98-4130-82fd-8094bf8d97d8

Let me know if you have any questions,

Cheers,

Mike Prom