Importing files created in other formats

You can import the following files:

• Drawing Exchange Format files with a .dxf file extension. This file type is an ASCII or binary description of a drawing file.
• Design Web Format files with a .dwf file extension. DWF™ files are used to distribute a drawing for others to view in a Web browser, review, and edit using free Autodesk® software and tools.
• Drawing templates with a .dwt file extension. This file type contains predefined settings that you can reuse when you create new drawings.
• Three-dimensional entities saved with an .sat file extension. This file type contains three-dimensional ACIS solids saved as an ASCII .sat file.

Importing DXF, DWF, and DWT files is similar to opening a standard drawing file.

To import a DXF, DWF, or DWT file

1. Do one of the following:
• Choose File > Open.
• On the Standard toolbar, click the Open tool ().
• Type open and then press Enter.
2. Choose the folder that contains the drawing.
3. Choose files of type DXF.
4. In Files of Type, choose the type of drawing you want to import.
5. Choose the file you want to open.
6. Click Open.

To import an ACIS file

1. Do one of the following:
   • Choose File > ACIS In.
   • Type acisin and then press Enter.
2. Choose the directory containing the SAT file.
3. Choose the SAT file you want to open.
4. Click Open.

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Exporting drawings

Exporting ACIS files