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Convert DXF and DXB Files to DWG Format
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To open a DXF file

  1. Click File menu Open.At the Command prompt, enter open.
  2. In the Select File dialog box, in the Files of Type box, select DXF (*.dxf).
  3. Find and select the DXF file you want to import, or enter the name of the DXF file at File Name.
  4. Click Open.
     Command entry: OPEN