gururajendrak Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 hi every one, i saved a dwg file as 2000/LT2000 DXF format , but when i go out and try to open that dxf file its giving me the following error ( screen shot attached).. can some one give me a solution for this please... Thanks Guru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanjt Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 What happens if you try DXFIn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gururajendrak Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 i am not aware what DXFIN means... pls explain so that i can check that out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 You cannot "open" a DXF file as you would a DWG file. You must use the DXFIN command as alan has suggested above. DXFIN Loads a DXF exchange format file. This command is used in a new drawing before anything else is done. Try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBC Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 You cannot "open" a DXF file as you would a DWG file. Sure you can, you just need to select DXF in the drop-down Files of Type on the Open Dialogue Box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 And there's the catch: Files of Type. Most people wouldn't think of looking there especially old-timers who shall remain nameless because they just type DXFIN at the command line. Don't know who that could be do you? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanjt Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 And there's the catch: Files of Type. Most people wouldn't think of looking there especially old-timers who shall remain nameless because they just type DXFIN at the command line. Don't know who that could be do you? LOL Man, I don't know where anything is in the pulldown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coosbaylumber Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 You cannot "open" a DXF file as you would a DWG file. You must use the DXFIN command as alan has suggested above. DXFIN Loads a DXF exchange format file. This command is used in a new drawing before anything else is done. Try it. I must be one of those oldtimers then. For I can type DXFIN faster than another user can move the mouse into position. But, you cannot SAVE the file then created in DXF format. Can only be saved as a DWG of some sort, for that type of file has the MENU command in it someplace. The DXF does not have a MENU command and thus you cannot save as one. You may think your are doing something, but actually you are... Wm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Sure you can, you just need to select DXF in the drop-down Files of Type on the Open Dialogue Box. Works every time from the drop-down file. However, saves to .dwg format. Be sure to audit and purge when and/or before saving. :wink: When you go to open another file be sure to change the drop down box to *.dwg format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gururajendrak Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 Hi all, i tried all you said, DXFIN and also by open and selecting DXF from the drop down menu.. but not working.. is there some thing we can do.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organic Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I must be one of those oldtimers then. For I can type DXFIN faster than another user can move the mouse into position. But, you cannot SAVE the file then created in DXF format. Can only be saved as a DWG of some sort, for that type of file has the MENU command in it someplace. The DXF does not have a MENU command and thus you cannot save as one. You may think your are doing something, but actually you are... Wm. Ah, yes you can. If you want to save as a dxf, simply select dxf (instead of dwg) in the drop down box when saving and choosing the filename to save with etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gururajendrak Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 hi i just found this link from google.. http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/item?siteID=123112&id=7586582&linkID=9240617 this is what the excat problem i am facing.. but i am not able to rectify even after following the step by step proceedure.. only thing i am missing is Step2.. does any body here have an idea.. pls help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 What do you mean you're "missing Step 2"? Step 2: "In the File Conversion dialog box, under Text encoding, select Windows (default) and click OK." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gururajendrak Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Yes , you are right.. i am not able to find that option in MSword.. but i am able to follow all other steps and its not working. so i am thinking its not working because i am not followed everything.. Did you come across such problem any time,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Then try this. Change the file type extension of your dxf to txt. Example: Rename mydrawing.dxf to mydrawing.doc. Start Microsoft Word and open the renamed file. It should appear on your screen. At the top of your screen click on Help. In the Search box type in the words text encoding. From the search results listed click on Save a file as encoded text. Follow the instructions as provided by Microsoft Word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmcswain Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 hi i just found this link from google.. http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/item?siteID=123112&id=7586582&linkID=9240617 Hmmm. Looks like someone else "found it"... http://discussion.autodesk.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=749851 :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gururajendrak Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 hi Mr. Swain, Surprise to see you here too.. no wonder you are ACAD savvy... thanks for your interest.. Hi Remark, I tried what you said too.. its the same thing given in the Auto Desk discussions.. its not working.. I just got ACAD2009 installed, but its happening with 2009 also. i am not able to open the file. i wanted to attach the ZIP file but its size is 417kb and is not getting uploaded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Have you considered the possibility that the file is somehow corrupted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gururajendrak Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 you mean the dwg file i am trying to save as dxf is corrupted, but i dont have any problem with that file as it is. when i save it as dxf then its giving this error. assuming that file is corrupted , do we have any options to rectify that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Can we digress for a moment? What version of AutoCAD is the DXF file being opened with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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