Partworks 3d will not open Autocad DXF

[MaineShopbotter]

I have a 3D Autocad file i am trying to open in Partworks, no matter what dxf file format i save it in Partworks crashes every time. The file is very small and simple???

[COBOB]

I never have figured what the deal is with that but I have fixed a bunch for myself and other people by opening those trouble files in Illustrator and re-saving the DXF. They seem to be fine after that.

If you need me to resave it for you, just holler!

Bob

[adrianm]

Try exporting the data as an STL. PartWorks 3D will only work with solids rather than wireframe.

[MaineShopbotter]

How do you save a Autocad file in a STL format?

[Brady Watson]

What is the source of the file? Did you draw it, download it or export it from another program?

You cannot import a DXF line drawing into PW3D. It needs to be a mesh. This is why STL was suggested. You can try to convert it in AccuTrans or Rhino to STL binary.

-B

[jerry_stanek]

have you tried saving as an old version of autocad. Also make sure you are saving as a dxf and not dwg.

[adrianm]

How do you save a Autocad file in a STL format?

Use STLOUT or the File/Export Data menu option.