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Import/Export
Importing and Exporting Files
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Importing Documents
Importing Geometry
File Distribution Best Practices
Editing Imported Features
Import Diagnosis
Exporting Documents and Setting Options
DXF/DWG Native Format
Print3D
Publishing to 3DVIA
File Types
2D to 3D Conversion
3D Instant Website
Scan to 3D
DXF/DWG Import Wizard
DXF/DWG Import Wizard Overview
Importing .dxf or .dwg Files
DXF/DWG File Import Methods
DXF/DWG Native Format
DXF/DWG Import - Preview
DXF/DWG Import - Drawing Layer Mapping
DXF/DWG Import - Document Settings
DXF/DWG Import - Part Document Options
DXF/DWG Import Errors and Warnings
AutoCAD Font Support
SolidWorks to DXF/DWG Mapping
DXF / DWG Output PropertyManager
Mold Design
Motion Studies
Parts and Features
PhotoView 360
PhotoWorks
Routing
Sheet Metal
Simulation
SimulationXpress
Sketching
Sustainability Products
SolidWorks Utilities
Tolerancing
Toolbox
Weldments
Workgroup PDM
Troubleshooting
Glossary
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DXF/DWG Import Wizard - Preview

Manipulate the preview on the Drawing Layer Mapping and Document Settings screens of the DXF/DWG Import Wizard.

Previous view

Zoom to Fit , Zoom to Area , Zoom In/Out

Rotate , Pan

Predefined Views. Select a standard or Custom view (for Model tab only).

White background. Display the model or drawing with a white background.

Model tab. Displays a preview of the model space from the imported model. This tab is selected by default when you import MDT files.

Layout tab. Displays a preview of the drawing layout. The tabs match the tabs shown when you have the DXF or DWG file open inside the AutoCAD or Mechanical Desktop application.

Import this sheet. For MDT models, select as 3D curves or to a 2D sketch.

Import this sheet as. Edit the default name for a drawing sheet. The name appears in SolidWorks on the sheet tab and in the FeatureManager design tree.

Create linked drawing document. For MDT drawings, the drawing views in SolidWorks will be fully associated with the model.



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