You can import .dxf and .dwg files to the SolidWorks software by creating a new SolidWorks drawing, or by importing the file as a sketch in a new part. You can also import a file in native format.
Select the method to open this DXF/DWG file
| Create new SolidWorks drawing |
Creates a new drawing according to the selected option. |
| Convert to SolidWorks entities |
Imports the file to a drawing with the .dwg or .dxf file entities converted to SolidWorks entities. |
| Embed as a sheet in native DXF/DWG format |
Imports the entire DWG file sheets in native format (view only) to SolidWorks drawing sheets, which you can view and print. To maintain a link to the source file, select Link to original file. |
| Import to a new part |
Imports .dwg or .dxf file data as a model or curves in 3D or as a 2D sketch.You can also convert the sketch to a 3D part. |
| Import MDT data from file |
Imports Mechanical Desktop files as both models and layouts. When you click Next you skip Drawing Layer Mapping and go directly to Document Settings. |