In the dropdown menu, select Close Sketch Gaps. The other slightly hidden feature of the DXF Import Utility is that it can close gaps in existing sketches. Further, for nesting, assigning a material will ensure the algorithm sorts onto the appropriate sheet. This reduces what used to be several commands per DXF into one single command for batch imports. Each sketch or body is organized into its own component, just what is needed for Arrange or Nest. This workflow is especially well paired with Arrange or the Nesting and Fabrication Extension. Edit the eXtrusion feature in the timeline for fine control of resultant bodies. If something went awry with how a part was extruded, you can simply edit the timeline feature. The timeline also populates with any imports and extrudes. Once the DXF Import Utility is done, you should see your resultant sketches, sketch, or bodies all inside of Fusion 360. Based on the source of your DXFs, export settings, and the variety of standards across the industry, you may need to play around with the settings to find what works best.

But, this could also cause problems on solid parts with bend lines. DXFs with multiple layers might extrude more successfully if you select Combine to Single Sketch. If you opted for extrusion, Fusion 360 will attempt to extrude each sketch to the specified thickness.

They will automatically place themselves based on the part spacing and the number of rows. Once you click OK, the DXFs will start appearing in the Fusion 360 canvas. Some highlights include arrangement into rows, closing sketch gaps, automatic extrusion, and text import. Next, a dialog box appears where you can customize the import settings. Click on the icon and follow the prompt to select the DXFs you’d like to import from your hard drive. The DXF Import Utility appears in the Tools section of the toolbar in the Design workspace.

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