Hi all,
I have a question regarding import and export of DWG and DXF CAD drawing formats. I have read as much as I can find prior to posting here. I am using FM version 9.0p250.
I am trying to open or import DWG/DXF files from a CAD program into a FM document. I also need the ability to export back to DWG/DXF after adding text and other misc. to the document. I have had some success importing DXF files, but most of the time it actually crashes FM. I am unable to open a DXF or DWG file using File > Open. When I try to export a DWG/DXF using File > Save As, the desired output format is not listed.
I have read the Using Filters document (FM7) and I understand that there are a couple of import/export filters that can be used (IsoDraw API Client and IMAGMARK filter). The choice between these is configurable through the maker.ini file. The settings for a particular filter are configurable through the various .ini files in the /filters directory of the FM installation.
I have using both IsoDraw and IMAGMARK approaches, but I am still having issues. In no case have I had the option of exporting DXF/DWG, even though there are supposed to be export filters. In no case have I been able to open a DXF/DWG file directly. In a few cases, I have been able to import a DXF file, but generally it causes FM to crash.
If anyone has any suggestions regarding these issues, I would really appreciate it.
Thanks
Adam