Adobe Illustrator Plugin for AI to DXF conversion
Having trouble with importing/exporting DXF?
Try EXDXF-Pro!
EXDXF-Pro is a DXF converting plugin for Adobe Illustrator which meets professional needs. Various import/export options allow you to successfully convert any DXF files. Download full 30 time trial for free!
What is DXF?
DXF(Drawing Exchange Format or Drawing Interchange Format) is a CAD file format in vector originally developed by Autodesk. DXF is used when the data has to be compatible with other programs such as drawing software or cutting system. DWG, a standard format of AutoCAD is similar to DXF but DWG can’t be read in other programs.
Adobe Illustrator itself supports DXF. What’s the reason to use EXDXF-Pro?
Adobe Illustrator can not handle some types of DXF and causes incorrect lines or shapes in the converted file. EXDXF-Pro has unique technology to accurately convert DXF to Adobe Illustrator’s bezier curve. Also you can control the result with various import/export settings.
How to export/import DXF using EXDXF-Pro
Export
How to convert ai file to DXF:
- Choose “Save As…” from File menu in Illustrator.
- Choose “Drawing Interchange (DXF)” as the file format and click “Save”. Then a setting window will open. Select the suitable settings and click OK.
Features
- Supports DXF release 12
- Advanced smoothing function
- Automatic line optimization function
- Reduces points automatically
- Line conversion selection to match your CAD
- Expanding appearance option
- Accuracy of coordinates was improved from 4digit to 6digit
- Supports CAD applications that limit number of points
- Your export settings can be saved as preset
Import
How to convert dxf file to ai file :
- Open dxf in Illustrator. Then “Select Filter” dialog will appear. Choose “EXDXF-Pro”.
- Then a setting window will open. Select the suitable settings and click OK.
Features
- Supports DXF versions R12, R13, R14
- Reads data larger than 3m×3m
- Excellent Bezier curve approximation
- Settings for origin, unit and scale are available
- Connects points automatically
- Removes unnecessary points on poly lines automatically
- Improved accuracy of polyline approximation
- Setting for a font to be imported is available
- Connects neighboring lines regardless of order, starting point or terminal point
- Imports DXF that is not supported by Illustrator by rewriting its header.
- Saves your import setting as a preset
- Supports AutoCAD’s Solid Hatch(paint)
- Reduces error on the seventh digit
- Chooses Milli-meters or Inches
- Rounds coordinate value of the object’s top
- Any type of paths can be connected to each other, regardless of number of points or paths
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