DXF/DWG Import Wizard - Part Document Options
Set the following options on
the Document Settings screen when
you select the Model tab in the
Preview
section. You can import the data to a 2D sketch or as a 3D curve.
When you import
a DXF file as a SolidWorks part, any line with a dashed line font is imported
as a construction line
You cannot import AutoCAD
PROXY entities from DWG and DXF files into SolidWorks parts as 3D curves
or models.
Units
of imported data. Select the units in which the imported model
was created.
Add
constraints. Select to solve all the apparent relations and constraints
in the sketch.
Import
Dimensions. Select to import dimensions included in the original
document.
Merge
points. Select to merge points that, after import, are within a
specified merge distance. Type the merge distance in Distance.
If you select Merge points and the drawing contains
at least one block, you are prompted to enable the Explode
Blocks option. Explode the blocks to facilitate merging.
If gaps exist in
the imported file geometry and you do not select Merge
points, you might have trouble manipulating the data in SolidWorks.
For example, you might be able to extrude the sketch only as a thin feature,
not as a solid body.
Skip
crosshatch import. Select to permanently delete all crosshatches
from the new SolidWorks document when you import the DXF or DWG file.
The crosshatches are not
restored if you later save the SolidWorks document as a DXF/DWG file.
This option is useful when converting 2D files to 3D files.
MDT Options
Component
Import Options. Select one of the following options:
If
file with the same name exists. Select one of the following options:
Use
existing. Uses the existing SolidWorks file and does not import
the new part or assembly file.
Overwrite.
Overwrites the existing SolidWorks file.
Save
with new name. Prompts you to save the file with a new name.
Related Topics
DXF DWG Import Wizard Overview
DXF/DWG Import Wizard - Document Settings
DXF/DWG Import Wizard - Drawing Layer Mapping