HELP!!! DXF Importer not working

[andes]

I just purchased the DXF Importer, wanted to test out the sw and import a few of my dxf files. Well, when I did it would not import the file, it just blew away (closed the program) anyone have this problem? and if so, what is the fix. Thanks

[Hank]

Hi Andrea,

Sorry to hear that, I have the same problem.

I ordered the DXF importer 2 months ago. It hasn't worked since I activated it (2 months ago). I contacted Alex at LHR software. He's been trying to find a fix for it.


So far no fix. I then asked Alex to send my money back two days ago. No response so far.

Alex Lead Software Technician CarveWright/Compucarve Support Team (713) 473-6572 www.carvewright.com


Hank

[mtylerfl]

Hi Andrea and Hank,

I'm sorry to hear you're running into a problem there, but the DXF importer seems to work fine at my end. I use CorelDraw X3 and X4 (and very rarely I'll use Adobe Illustrator CS4) to create my DXF's. What software are you using to make your DXF's?...and what export options are you choosing when you save/export them out of your software?

Maybe this will help...Here are the DXF types I have successfully exported and used/tested with the CarveWright DXF Importer...

from Corel X3
AutoCAD R13, R14, 2000, 2002, 2004

from Corel X4
all of the above, plus AutoCAD 2005, 2006, 2007

from Adobe Illustrator CS4
AutoCAD R13/LT95, R14/LT97/LT98, 2000/LT2000, 2004, 2005, 2006

[andes]

Hey Michael,

I use both Corel X4 and Adobe Illustrator CS4. I also have eDrawings 2009.

[Hank]

MT:

I use AutoCad 2009. Plus I downloaded DXF files from the internet. Also Alex sent me a DXF file of a chopper. None of them has worked.

Hank

[liquidguitars]

Remember it need to be 2D polyline and not 3D. If your using 3D objects the STL program is what you need..

[mtylerfl]

Remember it need to be 2D polyline and not 3D. If your using 3D objects the STL program is what you need..

Yes, indeed! Thank you for mentioning that, LG.

[mtylerfl]

Hey Michael,

I use both Corel X4 and Adobe Illustrator CS4. I also have eDrawings 2009.

Hi Andrea,

Strange - the dxf's exported from Corel and/or Illustrator should be working fine for you then. I have no idea why they wouldn't.

[mtylerfl]

MT:

I use AutoCad 2009. Plus I downloaded DXF files from the internet. Also Alex sent me a DXF file of a chopper. None of them has worked.

Hank

Hank,

Have you tried saving your dxf's as an earlier AutoCAD version? Try it and see if that works for you. (again, being aware that they must be 2D - not 3D as LG pointed out)

[TIMCOSBY]

you may have allready but downloading the sofware again might help.