Import a DWFx AutoCAD Drawing

A DWFx file displays directly on the Graphics Editor canvas as an XPS element because it is based on the XML Paper Specification (XPS) from Microsoft. Therefore, this file type does not require a conversion in the AutoCAD Importer window when imported.

Importing of a 2D DWFx drawing is possible on installed clients, as well as on a Web Server and a Remote Client.

  1. You are in Design or Test mode and have a graphic open.
  1. Do one of the following:
    • Select Home > Elements group, and then click Import AutoCAD and XML Image File : The Open dialog box displays. Proceed to step 2.
    • Right-click the canvas and select Import > XAML: The Open dialog box displays. Proceed to step 2.
    • Drag the DWFx file over an open graphic or canvas: The AutoCAD file displays as an XPS element on the canvas.
  2. From the Open dialog box, select the file you want to import, and click Open.
  1. The file is imported and displays as an XPS element on the canvas.