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.
Import Layers. Select one of the following
options:
Import
each layer to a new sketch.
Merge
points closer than. Select to merge points that, after import,
are within a specified merge distance. Type the merge distance in Distance.
If you select Merge points closer than 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 closer than, 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.
Merge
overlapping entities. Merges the overlapping entities such as lines
or arcs into a single entity.
Run
Repair Sketch. Launches the Repair
Sketch tool after importing the data to a 2D sketch.
Define
Sketch Origin.
Origin
X and Y Coordinates. Defines the X
and Y coordinates of the sketch origin from the origin location you select
in the preview window.
Rotate
about the origin. Rotates the imported sketch entities.
Angle.
Specifies the angle of rotation of the imported sketch entities.
Preview layers.
Lists the layers you previously selected
for Import Layers. The selected layer is displayed in the preview window
if you have selected Import each layer to a different sketch.
Remove
Entities. Removes entities selected in the preview window.
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.