DXF Import for Solid Edge is an AutoCAD DXF file import add-in for Solid Edge®. It gives Solid Edge the ability to import solid objects from AutoCAD DXF files as solids models in Solid Edge.

Solid Edge already has an AutoCAD DXF import feature. However, this import feature creates a 2D drawing in Solid Edge by reading 2d geometric objects such as curves and ignores 3D solids. DXF Import for Solid Edge removes this limitation by giving Solid Edge the ability to read 3D solid geometric data such as ACIS 3D solids, bodies and regions in an AutoCAD DXF file and create corresponding 3D solid models in an Solid Edge part or assembly document.

DXF Import for Solid Edge is very easy to use. It adds new commands to Solid Edge. Once installed, it automatically loads itself into Solid Edge and adds a new submenu called "DXF Import for Solid Edge" to the Solid Edge Applications menu containing these newly added commands.

DXF Import for Solid Edge is designed to work with the following versions of Solid Edge:

• Solid Edge: ST2 (32 Bit and 64 Bit)
  
  
• Solid Edge: ST (32 Bit only)
  
  
• Solid Edge: 20 (32 Bit only)
  
  
• Solid Edge: 19 (32 Bit only)

System Requirements

Hardware, software and operating system requirements for Solid Edge plug-ins running on the Microsoft Windows platform. 

• Operating System (32 Bit and 64 Bit): Windows XP SP2 or later, Windows Vista and Windows 7
  
  
• RAM: 1 GB (Recommended 2 GB)

Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of DXF Import for Solid Edge by clicking on the "Download Now" button below. To start using the software, you need a license key. A license key can be of two types: Trial or Permanent. A trial key is issued to you instantly and completely free of cost so that you may try the software before you purchase a license. A permanent key is issued after you have purchased a license. We are confident that during the trial period (10 days or runs, whichever is earlier) you will find DXF Import for Solid Edge extremely useful. Later when you decide to buy the software please return to this page and click the "Buy Now" button to place your order. In the order process you will be asked to enter your Host ID that appears in the "SYCODE License Server" dialog box (which appears when you run any of the "DXF Import for Solid Edge" commands. We will create and send you your Key by e-mail within one business day. To avoid disruption in your workflow we urge you to place your order before the trial period ends.

		3.01 MB
		$245
		$195

IMPORTANT! Purchasing a Subscription is highly recommended since it the most cost effective way of keeping your software up to date. Moreover, Subscription entitles you to get a second free perpetual license for your laptop, among many other benefits. For details please read the SYCODE License and Subscription Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Our licenses are single computer licenses and are locked to each computer they are installed on. Basically, the license key is specific to the computer's Host ID (the MAC address of the computer), and will not work on another computer. The installer picks up the physical MAC address of the network card connected to the computer which is basically “Ethernet adapter Network Connect Adapter”. So unless you change your network card, the key will always work even if you reinstall your operating system. If your internal network is periodically assigning a different Host ID to your computer, then please find a solution for this with your IT department.

Note: Downloading this software indicates your acceptance to the SYCODE Software License Agreement. The price mentioned above is for a single user license. For your bulk-licensing needs please contact us.

Installation & Usage

Since DXF Import for Solid Edge is a add-in for Solid Edge, it must be loaded into the Solid Edge environment before it can be used. Please follow the simple instructions in the DXF Import for Solid Edge ReadMe document which is copied into the installation folder. After you have loaded the add-in file into Solid Edge, Simply click on the menu items in the "DXF Import for Solid Edge" submenu to run these new commands. Truly, software made simple!

The 'DXF Import for Solid Edge' submenu consists of the following commands:

• Import - Imports a DXF file
  
  
• Help - Displays the DXF Import for Solid Edge help file
  
  
• Register - Registers your copy of DXF Import for Solid Edge
  
  
• About - Displays the DXF Import for Solid Edge About box
  

The DXF Import for Solid Edge submenu

DXF Import for Solid Edge comes with detailed documentation for each command as well as a  tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time. There is also an online version of the help file which you can view by clicking the link below.

Online Help

The DXF File Format

The AutoCAD DXF (Drawing Interchange Format, or Drawing Exchange Format) is a CAD data file format, developed by Autodesk as their solution for enabling data interoperability between AutoCAD and other programs. DXF was originally introduced in December 1982 as part of AutoCAD 1.0, and was intended to provide an exact representation of the data in the AutoCAD native file format, DXF (Drawing), for which Autodesk didn't (and doesn't) publish specifications.

DXF is probably one of the most widely supported vector formats in the world today. DXF is rich in features, including: support for 3D objects, curves, text, associative dimensioning, etc. Although DXF was developed to represent the data used in a CAD program, it is used by many programs as a "least common denominator" format for the exchange of many different types of data, most commonly vector-oriented information but also text and 3D polygons.

Customization

If you want DXF Import for Solid Edge to work in a different way to suit your workflow, do let us know. We will customize the add-in to suit your needs.