How to configure that the dxf file opens with double-clicking in AutoCAD

Autodesk Support

Oct 8, 2023


Products and versions covered


Issue:

How to configure that the dxf file opens with double-clicking in AutoCAD or DWG TrueView

Causes:

Cannot open the dxf file with double click in AutoCAD, because the dxf file hasn't AutoCAD Icon.
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Solution:

Following steps could solve the issue:
  1. Windows > AutoCAD YYYY > right click > Unpin from Start
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  1. Taskbar > Icon AutoCAD > right click > Open AutoCAD YYYY > right click > Properties 
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  1. AutoCAD YYYY Properties > select complete value in Target: > right click > copy
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  1. Select dxf file > right click > open with > Choose another app
  2. Windows "How do you want to open this file?" appears
  • Enable "Always use this app to open .dxf files 
  • Press "Look for another app on this PC"
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  1. Windows explorer opens > Paste value from point 3 into File name and press button Open 
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  1. The dxf file has now the correct AutoCAD YYYY Icon
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The dxf file opens now the correct AutoCAD Software with double click


For DWG TrueView YYYY the steps are the same as above for AutoCAD YYYY

Products:

AutoCAD Products; DWG TrueView;


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