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Hi all

 

Could someone explain the primary purpose of a dxf file?

Is it purely a format which can be used across different programs?

So if I open a dxf in Acad does it have all the same functionality as a dwg drawing?

 

Thanks

Rob

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Since for long time Autodesk’ proprietary format DWG has un-disclosed specifications, in order to have a format for interoperability with other applications, they introduced the DXF. It is a text format file that contained description of all items in drawing.

Regarding functionality, some features may be loosed when saved as DXF.

 

Regards,

Edited by MSasu
fixed spelling

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