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Sonja von Bloh, M.Sc.
2021-01-18

Drawing Plane in CAD Application for DXF Import in SHAPE-THIN

In which drawing plane must a cross-section be drawn in a CAD application so that it can be imported into SHAPE‑THIN using the dxf import?

Answer:

During the dxf import, only objects lying in the XY plane are imported. Therefore, it is necessary to draw the cross-section in the XY-plane in the CAD application. Image 01 shows a cross-section lying in the XZ-plane as well as the import result of this cross-section in SHAPE‑THIN.

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Import of Cross-Section Lying in XZ-Plane
Import of Cross-Section Lying in XZ-Plane

The cross-section lying in the XY-plane is imported into SHAPE‑THIN as desired (Image 02).

Import of Cross-Section Lying in XY-Plane
Import of Cross-Section Lying in XY-Plane

Author

Ms. von Bloh provides technical support for our customers and is responsible for the development of the SHAPE‑THIN program as well as steel and aluminum structures.

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