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= Switch from DWG to DXF = | = Switch from DWG to DXF = | ||
− | + | DXF is an open format that provides many similar features to DWG. In general, DXF is much more widely supported and has much better cross-platform support. It is extremely easy to switch. Almost all CAD software has the ability to read and write DXF, so it is simply a manner of making it a habit to use one instead of the other. It is also usually a good idea to specify DXF as a digital deliverable in contracts. Most BIM projects currently specify IFC as an OpenBIM format, but neglect to also specify DXF as an open format. | |
If a DWG file is provided, and it is not possible to ask for the provider to provide a DXF instead, you have a few options. The first is to open the DWG with QCAD or [[LibreCAD|LibreCAD]], and then convert it to a DXF yourself. Of the two, QCAD's support for DWG far surpasses [[LibreCAD|LibreCAD]], but unfortunately relies on [[Open Design Alliance (ODA)]]. | If a DWG file is provided, and it is not possible to ask for the provider to provide a DXF instead, you have a few options. The first is to open the DWG with QCAD or [[LibreCAD|LibreCAD]], and then convert it to a DXF yourself. Of the two, QCAD's support for DWG far surpasses [[LibreCAD|LibreCAD]], but unfortunately relies on [[Open Design Alliance (ODA)]]. |