Importing AutoCAD 3D DXF Files as Assemblies or Assembly Components
When you import the AutoCAD 3D DXF file as an assembly with Assembly selected in the Import New Model dialog box, embedded ACIS data and the faceted data are imported as separate components with faceted data or exact data.
If the DXF file does not contain embedded ACIS geometry, the assembly created in the Creo application consists of multiple faceted part components with a flat structure. If a single layer of the DXF file contains multiple faceted solids, a subassembly representing the layer is created.
If the DXF file contains multiple packets of embedded ACIS data along with faceted data, a component for each packet of embedded ACIS data and separate components for the faceted data are created.
When you import a component
• The component is appended to an existing assembly as a faceted component of the assembly.
• Embedded ACIS data is appended to an existing assembly as a subassembly component with separate components for the faceted data and the exact ACIS data.
• A part component is appended to an existing assembly as a faceted part component. The ACIS data is skipped.
• A subassembly component is appended to an existing assembly as a subassembly component with faceted components. The embedded ACIS data creates separate subassembly components.