Importing DXF background

Using the Import DXF Background command from the File menu enables you to import a DXF file into Maxsurf to use as construction lines. The DXF file will be displayed in all design views. DXF backgrounds can be really useful when you have a 3D lines plan in for example AutoCAD that you want to manually fit a surface to.

Note: You can only have one DXF background for your Maxsurf design. This single DXF background will be displayed in all 4 design windows. In case you want the profile lines displayed in the Profile window, and the section lines displayed in the Body Plan window, you have to convert your 2D lines plan drawing to a 3D lines plan in AutoCAD before saving as a .DXF.

Note

If your File | Import submenu is greyed out, make sure you create a new design first from File | New.