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Re: dxf files to DOS

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From: Peter_Dusicka
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1992 03:41
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> Has anyone tried to translate dxf files from mac to DOS?

Yes, I had no problem doing so!  It mainly depends on the export functions and
capabilities of your Mac program, since everyone is trying to meet the AutoCAD
dxf standard. (ie. blame the Mac program if it doesn't work)

So, I just:
- exported the drawing from my Mac CAD program (Ashlar Vellum) to dxf and saved it on my HD.
- poped a DOS formated disk in my floppy (using some extension to except such
a disk, or the apple file transfer program)
- copied (draged) the file to the floppy.
- brought the floppy to the clone, poped it in
- open autoCAD with new drawing
- say 'dxfin' and type in the name of the file

There it was, no prob. for me.  Now if you are using AutoCAD for Mac, you
don't (as far as I know -  do correct me if I'm wrong) have to convert to
'.dxf' format for file transfers.  Just transfer the '.dwg' file should be
fine.

Good luck,

Petr
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