Schematic Capture : Various Convenient Functions

Importing DXF/DWG Files

DXF and DWG can be used for reading shape data created using other CADs.
This can be used in different way such as for applying Drawing Frames and tracing other CAD schematics.

Compatible Formats

The following versions are compatible DXF and DWG formats.

Format DXF ASCII DXF Binary  DWG
Version

R9
R10
R12
R13
R14
AC1015(2000)
AC1018(2004)
AC1021(2007)
AC1024(2010)
AC1027(2013)
AC1032(2018)

R10
R12
R13
R14
AC1015(2000)
AC1018(2004)
AC1021(2007)
AC1024(2010)
AC1027(2013)
AC1032(2018)

R12
R13
R14
AC1015(2000)
AC1018(2004)
AC1021(2007)
AC1024(2010)
AC1027(2013)
AC1032(2018)

Compatible Documents

The following are documents compatible with Import DXF/DWG.

Symbols
Drawing Frames
Pins
Ports
Power Supplies
Schematics

 


Importing DXF/DWG Files

This is the method for reading DXF data or DWG data when applying a Drawing Frame used by another CAD and when tracing schematics.

Importing a DXF/DWG File
(1) Select [File] >> [Import] >> [DXF/DWG].
(2) Click the "..." button next to the Import File field.
(3) Select a DXF file.
(4) Click "OK".
(5) Click "OK".
  The DXF data will be imported.

 


Import DXF/DWG Dialog

Item Description

Import File

Specifies the DXF/DWG file to be read.

Unit

Specifies the Unit for DXF/DWG import. Set the same Unit as for Export DXF/DWG.

Specify the Line Width

Enable this option to specify the line width of each line included in a DXF/DWG file.
If disabled, the line width set to each line in the DXF/DWG file will be applied.
If any line width is not specified in the DXF/DWG file, each line will be imported with the line width "0".

Import Layout

Select "*MODEL_SPACE" or "*PAPER_SPACE" for layout block.
Set the same setting as for Export DXF/DWG.

DXF/DWG Layer

Displays the layer specified in the read DXF/DWG file as a list.

Location

Determines whether to read the imported DXF/DXG by Origin Point alignment or to read using the mouse manual placement.