Importing DXF files to Inventor

Autodesk Support

Dec 5, 2024

Products and versions covered

Issue:

Unable to open DXF file in Inventor, the sketch cannot be extruded as a part and file is empty.

Solution:

Try one of the workflow:
  1. Open DXF file in Inventor.
  2. The file will be opened in drawing mode.
  3. In the model tree find and edit sketch related to the DXF geometry.
  4. Select geometry and Copy (Ctr+C).
  5. Open New part in Inventor.
  6. Create a new sketch.
  7. Paste geometry.

Products:

Inventor; Inventor Professional;

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