Import DXF drawings
Use Draw → Import DXF or press Ctrl+I and choose an ASCII DXF drawing. The review shows object count, dimensions, source units and any warnings.
Review dimensions and placement
- Check the suggested drawing units against a known dimension. Choose units explicitly if the drawing is unitless.
- Keep the default placement to move the drawing’s bottom-left extent to a 10 mm margin without resizing. Clear that option to retain the CAD coordinates.
- Review warnings and choose Import geometry. The imported geometry goes on the current visible, unlocked LaserStudio layer. Assign and verify laser settings separately.
Check supported entities
| CAD entities | Import result |
|---|---|
| LINE, CIRCLE, ARC | Editable line, circle or arc. |
| LWPOLYLINE and 2D POLYLINE | Editable polyline. Bulge segments are sampled. |
| Blocks, text, splines, hatches and 3D entities | Review the warnings. Convert required geometry to supported 2D entities in your CAD application and export again. |
Practise with a known dimension
Download the DXF dimension check. The review should show four objects and a drawing size of 100 × 60 mm. After import, use Position & size to verify the outline dimensions and the circle’s 10 mm diameter.