DXF Import/Export

Import DXF file

Load Type	Open: Open the file and overwrite the original project.
	Add: Add the file without overwriting the original project.
Rotate	Rotate the imported DXF content after opening it (0° / 90° / 180° / 240°).
DXF Format	You can read the DXF document according to the selected DXF format type. When opening a DXF document, ensure that the selected format matches the format used when saving the DXF file.
scale	mm/cm/m/ft/inch (adjustable size percentage)
	Scale to Fit: When enabled, the system will automatically detect units and adjust the scale.
Grading Rule	Read the file according to the corresponding DXF or RUL grading rules.
Encoding	If the imported text appears distorted, try adjusting the encoding method. For users unsure about system encoding, it is recommended to try UTF-8 and GBK. For users of Traditional Chinese systems experiencing character display issues in Gerber software, selecting BIG5 may help.
Import Seam Allowance	When enabled, the seam allowances in the DXF will be imported together with the file.
Import Pattern Annotation	When enabled, annotations in the DXF pattern will be imported.
Auto add curve points grading	When enabled, curve points in the imported pattern will be automatically graded.
Optimize All Curve Points	When enabled, curve points along the edges will be reorganized to simplify the number of points. This is especially useful for ModasoftCAD.
Auto Distribute	When enabled, the patterns will be automatically arranged. Rearrange: Reorganize pattern layout. Avoid Overlap: Automatically arranged patterns will not overlap.
Reverse Grain Line	When enabled, the grainline direction in the imported patterns will be reversed.
Auto Trace as Internal Lines	When enabled, the baseline will be automatically converted to an internal line.
Copy Cutting Notch to Sewing Line	When enabled, the seam notches in the imported file will be copied to the net edge. This is useful when notches exist on the seam line but not on the net edge.
Reducing Turn Points (Smoothing Points)	When enabled, the number of endpoints will be reduced, helping to process older CAD-generated DXF files that only export corner points and ignore certain curve points, such as in Lectra.
Fix Sewline	When enabled, extra seam allowance data generated by CAD software will be aligned with the actual net edge position.
Distinguish Fabric by Material	When enabled, new fabrics will be created based on the fabric names contained in the exported DXF file.
Reset	Resets all selected settings to their default values.

Export DXF file:

Export Format	Select the desired DXF format for export.
Scale	Choose the scale size for the exported DXF file according to your needs.
Text Encondingv	If characters appear garbled after importing into ET, users can switch the encoding method to UTF-8 or GBK. For users of traditional Gerber software versions, BIG5 encoding can be used during export.
Export Seam Allowance	Include seam allowance information when exporting to DXF.
Export Graphic	Include all patterns when exporting to DXF.
Swap Cutting/Sewing Line	Swap the positions of the net edge and seam edge when exporting DXF.
Current Size Only	Only export the currently selected clothing size when exporting DXF.
Revese Grain LIne	Reverse the direction of the grainline when exporting DXF.
Export Fabric Name	Export fabric names from the pattern file together with the DXF file.
Split at Notch	Add endpoints at notches when exporting to DXF to prevent potential interpretation issues in some CAD software.
Export Selected Patterns Only	Only export the patterns that are currently selected.
Exclude Hidden Patterns	Do not export patterns that are hidden when exporting DXF.
Reset	Resets all selected settings to their default values.

DXF Import Instructions：

1. The current DXF file exclusively supports the import of files exported under ASTM and AAMA standards.
2. When importing a graded DXF file, ensure that the new file contains the same number of sizes as the source file. For instance, if the pattern in the previous project had only 3 sizes, the newly added DXF pattern should also consist of 3 corresponding sizes. Otherwise, it cannot be properly interpreted.
3. The current protocol for importing DXF files with comprehensive grading aligns with the size configuration of domestic 2D CAD software. During import, the patterns will align based on the base size. For instance, if the current project encompasses four sizes {160, 165, 170 (base size), 175}, and a DXF file with four sizes {S, M (base size), L, XL} is imported, the M-sized pattern will align to size 170, while the S to L sizes will align to sizes 165-175, respectively. The XL size, lacking a corresponding size, will not be imported. The 160 size will be complemented with pattern information based on the nearest S size.