To import an AutoCAD® DXF
file to use as a drawing grid, use the following procedure.
The straight lines
within a DXF file can be imported as a grid. Complex shapes and curved lines
will not be imported.
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Either:
- On the
Geometry ribbon tab, select the
tool in the
Structure group.
- On the
Geometry ribbon tab, select the
tool in the
Structure group.
- On the
Geometry ribbon tab, select the
tool in the
Structure group.
- On the
Geometry ribbon tab, select the
tool in the
Structure group.
The corresponding
Snap Node/Beam,
Snap Node/Plate, or
Snap Node/Solid dialog opens. If an
existing grid is selected in this dialog, this grid is displayed in the view
window.
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Click
Import.
The
Import Options dialog opens.
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Select the
DXF option and click
OK.
The
DXF Import dialog opens.
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In the File Name field, either:
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type the file path and file name of the DXF file
-
click
[…] locate the file using the
Open DXF File dialog
The layers and line data is read and displayed graphically.
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Select the layer number containing the line data you want to use
from the
Layers drop-down list.
The lines are displayed in the list view and graphically.
- Optional:
Uncheck any lines you do not want to include in the imported grid.
The lines are hidden in the view window.
- Optional:
Type a
Name for the imported grid.
By default, the name of the DXF file is used.
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Select the
Unit to use for the grid.
Tip: The drop-down list contains most common length
units. Use the up or down arrows to navigate through the options.
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Click
OK.
The Imported Grid pop-up dialog opens.
- Optional:
Specify the
Angle of Plane and
Grid Origin to orient the grid.
-
Click
OK.
When you save your model, the imported DXF grid will be saved to the
corresponding
STAAD.Pro grid file (file extension
.grd).