Overview

DXF (2D pattern) Import/Export is a function that loads DXF files to save pattern information.

Location

Menu > File > Import > DXF
Menu > File > Export > DXF

Operation Method

Import DXF

1. Click File from the top menu bar.
2. Click Import and select the DXF file.
3. In the Import window, select the unit size and seam allowance that fits the DXF file, then click OK to load the file.
4. The imported pattern will appear on the 2D screen.

Import Grading (RUL)

1. Put the DXF and RUL (grading data) files on the same path.
2. Click File in the top menu bar.
3. Click Import and select the DXF file.
4. Select the format, unit, and seam allowance in the Import window that fits the DXF file.
5. Activate the Import grading option and select the size you want to import.
   (Base size is always imported)
6. Click OK to load the file.
7. The imported pattern will appear on the 2D screen.

Export DXF

1. Click File from the top menu bar.
2. Click Export and select the file format to be converted.
3. Select what data to include in the Export window.
4. Select the path to save.
5. The exported file will be saved in the set path.

Components

DXF Import option

Unit
This function sets up the unit to load the DXF pattern. As each unit size produced in the DXF files is different, check the information box for the correct size.

Seam Allowance
This function handles the seam allowance while importing DXF.

Users can control its view options in the Main menu> Preference> DXF . When the option is turned off, it will not appear in the 2D view.

• Include seam allowance
  This option loads the seam allowance and sets the cut line as the outline.

• Replace seam allowance with outlines
  This option loads the seam allowance as the outline.

  

• Exclude seam allowance
  This option ignores the seam allowance and loads the cut line as the outline.

  

Importing grading
This option decides whether to read grading data or not

Size list
This option is for selecting the size to be imported.

Fitting curve
This function optimizes the curve to fit the curve shape.

Curve smoothing
This feature smooths out angular areas to a more rounded shape.

Notch
This option decides whether to load or not the notch.

Users can control its view options in the Main menu> Preference> DXF . When the option is turned off, it will not appear in the 2D view.

Grainline
When the DXF is loaded, the grainline shows on the pattern as the arrow line.

Users can control its view options in the Main menu> Preference> DXF . When the option is turned off, it will not appear in the 2D view.

DXF Export Option

• Stitch
  This option selects whether to extract the stitch as shown in the pattern.

• Only Selected Surfaces
  This option is for separately selecting patterns.