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Overview of DXF Conversion

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On this blog, we’ve previously discussed many different aspects of the DXF file format. This article is our first in a new section covering the ins and outs of DXF conversion. In this section, we’ll be discussing everything from how vectorization software works to…

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Pros and Cons of the DXF File Format

If you’ve read our Scan2CAD blog before, you would’ve learnt of our adoration for the DXF file format. After all, our Scan2CAD program is built to support converting images and PDF files into DXF. Of all the vector file formats available in…

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How Do I View a DXF File?

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Here’s a scenario that I’ve come across quite a few times: a non CAD user receives a vector drawing in a file extension he’s never seen before. He googles the file type, spends a good 20 minutes deciding which program to…

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Technical Dissection of the DXF File Format

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Earlier this month, we’ve discussed the basic overview of the DXF file – it’s a vector graphic file format; and it is mainly used to exchange drawings between CAD programs. For many users, that’s all you need to know before you…

Frequently Asked Questions: DXF File Format

DXF is a vector graphic file, which captures all of the elements of a CAD drawing such as text, lines and shapes. More importantly, DXF is a drawing interchange file used to transfer data between CAD applications. In this article, we…

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Infographic: History of the DXF File Format

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Do you know that the DXF format has been around for 33 years? Back then, .jpg and .gifs had not even existed! AutoCAD was only just introduced to the world. Those old folks used 360Kb floppy disks and $40,000 computers. Despite…

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Overview: The DXF File

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If you’ve spent any time using CAD software, chances are that you’ll have come across a DXF file. DXF is one of the most commonly-used file types in the world of CAD, and is supported by almost every CAD program on the…

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The DXF File Specification

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All file formats have a specification that describes how the information is encoded in the file — how bytes are arranged, how your computer loads the file and so on. The DXF file format is a vector graphic file format, and…

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Choosing the Best PDF To CAD Converter

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Updated 2016: We’ve updated this post based the constant new requirements in conversion software. Converting and editing files is part of the normal work routine for many engineers, drafters, architectural designers and others. While this is a common function for many individuals, it can become…

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Convert To CAD

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In the course of your regular work activities, you may send and receive files to various individuals in your office as well as outside of your office on a consistent basis. Files may be provided to you in one format, but…

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Choosing the Best CNC Editor

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Looking for the best CNC editor? In the business world, it is imperative that you find a way to complete your job functions in the most efficient and productive way possible, but it is also important that you focus on generating…

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Convert JPEG To Vector

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Whether you want to manipulate a JPEG image into a vibrant website design or logo, or you simply prefer working with multiple layers, you will need a good converter. A special program is available that can easily convert JPEG to Vector…

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Converting Your JPG Files to Vector

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Converting JPG to vector can be as complicated or as simple as you want with the right software. There are two general methods to accomplish the task. Manual Conversion Manual conversion is a tedious process. It requires tracing the JPG image…