Files with the extension "* .dxf": how to open and how to edit them?

Often when working with project documentation, there are files with the extension "* .dxf". Than to open? How to edit them? Here is not a complete list of issues that arise in novice designers on the PC. It turns out that nothing complicated behind this type of file is hidden. A lot of modern CAD without problems allow them to open and edit. The most popular of them are AutoCAD, Compass, OpenOffice Draw and SolidWorks. But you do not always need to edit the drawings. In such cases, the viewer will be irreplaceable. One of the most popular products to date is eDrawings Viewer. It will also be devoted to the section within this material.

Look inside

Now find out how to view the easiest files with the extension "* .dxf". Than to open them for performance of the given operation. The answer is simple - eDrawings Viewer. It is free and has a minimal set of functions. But this is enough to ensure that specialists of the construction organization can work with the documentation in electronic form and output it to Printing. In it you can only make small notes, view the drawing and, if necessary, print it out. To date, eDrawings Viewer runs on a PC running Windows or MacOS.

The main editor

Next, we'll figure out where to create and how to edit the documents "* .dxf". How to open them for this? Professionals use AutoCAD and SolidWorks for this purpose. In terms of functionality, these products are identical. Therefore, the choice between them depends on the personal preference of the designer. Any of them can be used by the main editor for foreign developers. The downside is that they are all paid. Domestic designers prefer to use the Compass system from the company Ascon. It has already been optimized for Russian standards and has a Russified menu. This allows you to use all the features that the "* .dxf" format provides. How to open it to domestic specialists? The answer is unambiguous - it is CAD "Compass". To begin with, you can work in a cropped demo version. But its functionality will be enough to perform basic operations. If there is a need for more, then you will have to buy the official version. An additional bonus in this case is official support. You can call the service center and consult on any matter that interests you.

Cross-platform software

The main disadvantage of all the products described in the previous paragraph is the binding to one or two operating systems. And if you need to edit a drawing on Linux, which has the extension "* .dxf"? Than to open Him in that case? So far, only OpenOffice Draw can handle this. It is this advantage that distinguishes it from the competitors. It not only works on Linux, but on both Windows and MacOS. But so far this application has not received much distribution.

Results

Within the framework of this material, the main applications that support electronic drawings in the format "* .dxf" were described. Than to open? Where to edit? In what to look through? Here is not a complete list of the issues raised. For viewing it is recommended to use eDrawings Viewer. But the designers will like "Compass" more. A little worse in this respect in AutoCAD and SolidWorks. They are not adapted to national standards. But those who work with Linux, are forced to use OpenOffice Draw.