M. To import a DXF file as a grid
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.
or
On the Geometry ribbon tab, select the tool in the Structure group.
or
On the Geometry ribbon tab, select the tool in the Structure group.
or
On the Geometry ribbon tab, select the tool in the Structure group.
- Click Import. The Import Options dialog opens.
- Select the DXF option and click OK. The DXF Import dialog opens.
- In the File Name field, either: The layers and line data is read and displayed graphically.
- 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.
- Select the Unit to use for the grid.
- Click OK. The Imported Grid pop-up dialog opens.
- (Optional) Specify the Angle of Plane and Grid Origin to orient the grid.
- Click OK.