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How to import in NX5, 6, 7 or 7.5 an AutodeskDesignCad file (.dwf)
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How to import in NX5, 6, 7 or 7.5 an AutodeskDesignCad file (.dwf)

How to import in NX5, 6, 7 or 7.5 an AutodeskDesignCad file (.dwf)

(OP)
Hi

How to import in NX5, 6, 7 or 7.5 an AutodeskDesignCad file (dwf extension) ?

Thanks in advance
Regards

Didier

RE: How to import in NX5, 6, 7 or 7.5 an AutodeskDesignCad file (.dwf)

From what I've read, the AutoDesk .dwf extension is used for drawing files intended to be shared on the 'web'.  In fact, it sounds a bit like Adobe's PDF files or perhaps something closer to an 'E-drawing'.  If this is true, then I suspect that they contain data records which may not be compatible with traditional CAD authoring systems, such as NX.

If these are Drawing files, perhaps you should be asking for them in .dwg format instead.

John R. Baker, P.E.
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RE: How to import in NX5, 6, 7 or 7.5 an AutodeskDesignCad file (.dwf)

John Is correct.  DWF files are for viewing only.  Ask the person who sent you this file to give a Autocad DWG.  There is a free viewer for DWF.  If you try to use a third party software to try to convert the file to DXF the DXF file will not be accurate.   

RE: How to import in NX5, 6, 7 or 7.5 an AutodeskDesignCad file (.dwf)

(OP)
Thanks a lot for your prompt answers
Didier

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