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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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