Pros and Cons of DXF file:
Pros:- They can exchange data between different programs; hence they are highly compatible.
- A DXF file is capable of saving vector data. Therefore, You can easily scale them and manipulate them.
- DXF files can be easily created, viewed, measured, and converted to other file formats.
- You can publicly document these files as they are open source.
- They are complex in design; hence they consume a lot of space.
- They are widely compatible but do not support all the features of compatible programs.
Uses of DXF files:
- You can use DXF files in a variety of industries to create photorealistic models for marketing campaigns.
- In the CAD world, DXF files can be used to solve any compatibility issues for artists and engineers.
How to edit DXF files?
You can edit a DXF file in AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, Adobe Illustrator, Autodesk Inventor, and SolidWorks. Here, we will discuss a few of them.Adobe Illustrator
- Open Adobe Illustrator CS on your computer.
- Then click on File > Export. Now, the Export dialog box will be on the screen of your computer..
- You can select (*.DXF) from the Save as type list.
- Now click onn the Save button to create a DXF file.
Autodesk Inventor
- Open Save As > Save Copy As.
- You have to select DXF files (*.dxf) to create a DXF file from the Save as type list.