How to import dxf file into Alibre Atom? I have searched this form and the web and not found an answer.
Hi David, Your solution only opens the dxf into drawing, Thanks for that, but I want to import a dxf into a sketch all ready created.
I answer the question that is asked.... Try this video, which shows the entire process. The video is for Alibre Design, but the same workflow applies to Atom3D.
There is no copy button on any of my tool ribbons. the only paste option is a right click in a sketch window, and it is always grayed out. I have the dxf in a drawing window. I select all items an use control C. Then in my sketch i want to paste into use control V an nothing happens. I am using Windows 7 OS, which shouldn't matter, but!!!
Looks like you have to use Ctrl+C for copy, and Ctrl+V for Paste in Atom3D. Ctrl+T (paste stamper) allows you more control over placement of the figures.
I believe you missed step 2 below. Open the DXF in Alibre Atom3D Right click on the white space and then select Activate Sketch on Sheet This allows you to interact / select / copy the individual sketch figures. Select the desired figures. Right click one you've selected > Copy or just press Ctrl + C Open a part workspace Create a new sketch Press Ctrl + T to use the Paste Stamper to position your copied figures at the mouse cursor. Or Ctrl + V, which pasts the figures at the same coordinates they exist at in relation to the 2D drawing sheet they were on when copied, which will almost never be what you want. Ctrl + T is far better in this case.
After reading port #2, I got the dxf into a drawing. The first thing I did was try control c and v. It did not work ,hence I ask more questions. Well I don't know what happened but it is now working . Go figure. Thanks all for the help.
