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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: tjstamp on January 21, 2011, 08:53:20 PM

Title: cant get dxf files to open
Post by: tjstamp on January 21, 2011, 08:53:20 PM
please excuse my stupidity but when i try to view a dxf file it tells me windows photo viewer does not support this ext. bla bla bla. looked in my programs and i dont even have it. duh. what is a good avenue to take to be able to get this done. thanks
Title: Re: cant get dxf files to open
Post by: ger21 on January 21, 2011, 09:25:04 PM
You usually need a CAD program to view a .dxf file. download a free one, like A9CAD.
Title: Re: cant get dxf files to open
Post by: tjstamp on January 21, 2011, 10:53:34 PM
thanks. my cad is on a comp. not connected to the internet.
Title: Re: cant get dxf files to open
Post by: Largemouthlou on January 22, 2011, 10:50:24 AM
Put your dxf files on a flash drive so you can view them in the puter with the cad program..
Title: Re: cant get dxf files to open
Post by: tjstamp on January 22, 2011, 11:09:30 AM
thought about it and said i'll just download that freebee(A9CAD) and it works great. but yes i will put dxf on my flash and procede from there. looking for a 4 by 8 router sys. to use vector art aspire software on cause i'm really interest in doing larger pieces like fireplace mantel systems. i think they would sell up here in the north. have to scope that venture out a little more.
Title: Re: cant get dxf files to open
Post by: Largemouthlou on January 22, 2011, 05:08:11 PM
Sounds like ya got it covered!!! Can't wait till I can get my ideas out and rolling :)