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

Format

This function sets the dxf format type when importing. If the dxf is unknown file format when importing, it could be imported as the OTHER format.

*Adobe Illustrator can be imported as the OTHER format.

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.

  

Curve smoothing

This feature smooths out angular areas to a more rounded shape. The turned points show as normal points, and the curve points show as smooth points.

Notch

This option decides whether to load or not the notch.

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

Fitting curve

This function optimizes the curve to fit the curve shape.

Importing grading

This option decides whether to read the grading data or not.

DXF Export Option

• Basic option

  • Export only selected patterns

    Export selected patterns only to DXF, and ignore unselected patterns.

  • Include grainline

    Export DXF including grainline

  • Include stitches as lines

    Export DXF including stitches as inner curves

• Advanced option

  • Include point data

    Export DXF including point information

  • Include pattern name

    Export DXF including pattern name

• Curve tolerance (cm)

  Curve tolerance determines how detailed curves are when exporting to DXF, allowing smoother curves to be represented with fewer points for a result. The higher the value, the fewer points are generated.