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AutoCAD (from version 2019)


Described are export settings for the CAD system “AutoCAD” from version 2019. With the recommended settings you ensure that the drawing file can be read by infra CONVERT in the best possible way. The export in IGES format is not supported by “AutoCAD 2019”.

Generally, it should be noted that fonts must be installed on the respective PC when processing drawing files in an exchange format, such as DXF or DWG.
SeeDealing with missing fonts

If an export result is not satisfactory despite the configuration recommendations, we will be happy to support you directly.


Inhalt

 • DXF export
 • DWG export


DXF export

Recommended configurations:

General: DXF/DWG version DXF and DWG files can be loaded up to and including AutoCAD version 2023.

DXF export options File > Save as > AutoCAD 2013/LT2013-Drawing (*.dxf) (File type) ¹ > Extras > DXF-Options
└ Format: ASCII
└ Select object: No
└ Number of decimal places (0 bis 16): 16

¹ Example; current version: see “General – DXF/DWG version” above.

Version 2019:


DWG export

Recommended configurations:

General: DXF/DWG version DXF and DWG files can be loaded up to and including AutoCAD version 2023.

DWG export options File > Save as > AutoCAD 2013/LT2013-Drawing (*.dwg) (File type) ¹ > Extras > DWG-Options
└ Save proxy images to custom objects: Yes
└ Index type: None
└ All drawings Save as: AutoCAD 2013/LT2013-Drawing (*.dwg) ¹

¹ Example; current version: see “General – DXF/DWG version” above.

Version 2019:

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