HELP! DXF problems!!
Can anyone help me please?
I am trying to import a number of flat (2d) DXF files into the 2D
shaper for lofting. Each of the DXFs were created using AutoCad Lite
for Windows from 2 individual layers of the same .DWG file. Problem
is, after I import the first DXF (which works fine), all subsequent
attempts to load another DXF result in only the first layer being
imported. The layers are _definitely_ there, the drawing's author has
been able to read everything from the DXFs back into AutoCad, and on
a one-by-one basis I can see (load) them into 3DS.
The only thing I can do to get round this currently is to load each
DXF individually and save it as a .SHP file, quit 3DS entirely and
start all over again with the next one. What a PITA. Takes ages on
my lowly 486. Especially when the drawing changes (this one has 10
layers – i.e 9 DXFs)
Is this a known bug? Is there a fix available? HELPP!!!! Is there a
DXF to SHP converter out there somewhere? I can't find one. Have I
simply not read the manual correctly? Is there some sneaky 3dS.SET
parameter that I haven't changed? Please reply quickly if possible.
Frighteningly alone, (thought I knew what I was doing), hugs of
sympathy desperately required
Scott (back to Novice again) Reynolds Darkest Godalming.