How do you import a DXF file as an object?

Issue description

When you attempt to use a DXF file as a 3D object, the file does not appear in the object tool or embedded library. You want the DXF geometry to be available as a placeable object, but importing or merging only adds 2D elements to the project.

Solution

A DXF file must be imported as a Library Part to use it as an object. By default, opening or merging a DXF file will only add 2D content. To create a 3D object from DXF geometry, use the Open Object feature in the Libraries and Objects menu.

Import DXF as Object

1. Go to File > Libraries and Objects > Open Object.
2. Click the drop down menu for Open Library Part from: and choose Browse for File.
3. In the file dialog, set the file type to DXF and select your DXF file.
4. Click Open. The GDL Object Editor window will appear.
5. Review the object settings as needed, assign license from the drop down menu. You can adjust parameters or preview the imported geometry. 
6. Click File > Save to store the object. Save it to your embedded library or a linked library folder.
7. Close the GDL Object Editor.

The imported DXF is now available as an object. Use the Object Tool to place it in your project.

Alternative method:

• Use File > Libraries and Objects > Import Blocks from DXF/DWG to convert AutoCAD blocks to objects if your DXF contains block definitions

Note: Only the geometry present in the DXF file will be included. Parametric or advanced object features must be added manually in the GDL Object Editor.