Exporting .DXF files from Illustrator

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April 15, 2019
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I received a .dxf file from a customer and need to change text information on the file. I am trying to do it in Illustrator, then exporting it back out. This is something I haven't done before or worked with. Any help or tips on how to make this happen?

Every time I update the text, when the other team tries to open the file in AutoCAD viewer it has updated the text, but also deletes part of the drawing. Also Once I import the file in to Illustrator and then try to export it makes the file huge. Any way to resolve this too?

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artdept22Author

Known Participant

Yes.

I am using Windows 10 and using Illustrator CC with the latest updates.

Unfortunately I can not share the file due to it being a proprietary part.

I am able to load in the file. I do scale it down due to it coming in at 400" if I bring it in true to size.

I am able to see the layers and all of the information correctly on my screen as it should be.

It is when I go to export the file and the other team members try to open the file to view it that the information is lost.

It's a blue print for a part. There are 5 layers when I open it in Illustrator.

Everything stays like it should but the layer that has the verbiage also has the part design on it.

I've tried creating a new layer and changing the same layer with in itself. But each time I export it the Part design gets deleted and all the measurements and everything else remains.

Srishti Bali

Community Manager

Is it happening with this particular file or on other files as well? Can you create a sample file with non-confidential data and share it with us along with the workflow?

Note: By default, white strokes or fills in Illustrator artwork are exported to the AutoCAD formats as black strokes or fills; and black strokes or fills in Illustrator are exported to the AutoCAD format as white.

For more details please refer to this help article: How to export artwork in Illustrator.

Regards,

Srishti

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Dan5C32

Participant

Hi Srishti,

i am having a similar issue with exporting to DXF. Is there a way to change the default export colors?

rcraighead

Legend

FYI… Our experience is that Illustrator changes DXF files upon opening. It adds a "stroke" and "fill" object for each path regardless of the original content.

Srishti Bali

Community Manager

Hi there,

We are sorry to hear about your difficulties. As Monika said, we would need a few more details like:

OS (Version of Windows/MAC)
Version of Illustrator
This looks like a file specific issue. Will it be possible for you to share a sample file and a few screenshots of the issue (missing image)? If yes, please upload it to Creative Cloud/ Google Drive/ Dropbox and share the direct download link.

Regards,

Srishti