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How do I import a 3D DXF file to use?

paul_britton
paul_britton Member Posts: 38 ✭✭✭
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I have some 3D DXF files that are wireframe models. I want to use this data to build solid models from.
How do I do it in Onshape please?
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  • paul_britton
    paul_britton Member Posts: 38 ✭✭✭
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    Sorry, only just seen your reply....Ok, thanks, I'll try that

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  • 3dcad
    3dcad Member, OS Professional, Mentor Posts: 2,482 PRO
    I don't think we have support for 3d dxf import. At least not yet.

    This is not the simplest conversion due to different nature of two worlds..
    You can try following workaround, no guarantee that it will work in your case:

    3d dxf --> stl
    http://dgntodwgdxf.videoformat-converter.com/convert-dxf-to-stl.html

    stl --> step
    http://www.interop3d.com/apps/

    If you get your files into step or parasolid format, Onshape will convert automatically during import.
    //rami
  • lougallo
    lougallo Member, Moderator, Onshape Employees, Developers, csevp, pcbaevp Posts: 2,018 image
    I would try acis. That conversion should be possible in other systems. Then we can read ACIS
    Lou Gallo
    Sr. Director of Product Definition. UX and Support
  • paul_britton
    paul_britton Member Posts: 38 ✭✭✭
    Answer ✓
    Sorry, only just seen your reply....Ok, thanks, I'll try that

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