Freecad 0.19 - Import DXF and transform it into a solid

Simple tutorial on how to import DXF files and transform them into solids on Freecad.

[@racylaserjet]

This was a big help as a bit has changed since the last time I needed to do this in FreeCad.

[@mauriciosantos5997]

Glad I could help 👍

[@thomastom3026]

I'm just getting started with freecad, and your video helped me import the dxf file.
Thanks!

[@mauriciosantos5997]

Glad to help

[@CarloCalica]

This is very helpful. Thanks for making it.

[@markusvonscheven]

Many thanks, video helps to solve my problem!

[@mauriciosantos5997]

Glad I can help!

[@user-qh5kb7rv7o]

how can import dxf file when import dxf no appear graphic and this measge on cp coumunt :
17:58:56 ----------------
17:58:56 GuiCommand: Toggle grid
17:59:13 Traceback (most recent call last):
File "", line 1, in
File "C:\Program Files\FreeCAD 0.21\Mod\Draft\importDXF.py", line 2773, in insert
Import.readDXF(filename)
: Access violation
17:59:48 Traceback (most recent call last):
File "", line 1, in
File "C:\Program Files\FreeCAD 0.21\Mod\Draft\importDXF.py", line 2773, in insert
Import.readDXF(filename)
: Access violation
18:00:16 ----------------
18:00:16 GuiCommand: Project 2D view
18:00:16 Select an object to project
18:00:19 Part::Part2DObjectPython: Link(s) to object(s) 'Pad' go out of the allowed scope 'Shape2DView'. Instead, the linked object(s) reside within 'Body001 Body001'.
18:00:40 ----------------
18:00:40 GuiCommand: Toggle grid
18:02:16 Traceback (most recent call last):
File "", line 1, in
File "C:\Program Files\FreeCAD 0.21\Mod\Draft\importDXF.py", line 2731, in open
Import.readDXF(filename)
: Access violation
18:02:27 Traceback (most recent call last):
File "", line 1, in
File "C:\Program Files\FreeCAD 0.21\Mod\Draft\importDXF.py", line 2773, in insert
Import.readDXF(filename)
: Access violation
18:02:48 Traceback (most recent call last):
File "", line 1, in
File "C:\Program Files\FreeCAD 0.21\Mod\Draft\importDXF.py", line 2773, in insert
Import.readDXF(filename)
: Access violation
18:16:00 Traceback (most recent call last):
File "", line 1, in
File "C:\Program Files\FreeCAD 0.21\Mod\Draft\importDXF.py", line 2773, in insert
Import.readDXF(filename)
: Access violation

[@CarloCalica]

This is very helpful. Thanks for making it.

[@mauriciosantos5997]

No problems. I’ve struggled myself before I know how to do it too.