QUICK TIP: DXF Import Utility for Fusion 360

If you work with 2D design data or legacy files and Fusion 360, importing large amount of DXF files fro downstream arrangement, nesting, and manufacturing can be a long process. The DXF Import Utility for Fusion 360 helps streamline this process by combining what used to be several commands for each DXF into one single command that can work on large batches of DXFs at once! Close gaps, automatically extrude profiles, assign a material, and lay out each DXF in a consumable way. Each DXF is placed in its own component, making the results ideal for Arrange or Nesting with the Nesting and Fabrication Extension. Download and install the DXF Import Utility today for huge improvements to your DXF workflows!

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[LeePattinson]

Is this still available? The app store says "This app is currently unreachable or unpublished."

[paulkrause]

Second person to ask this . . . is the utility no longer available?

[coasterchris]

App doesnt work anymore! Why does every Autodesk product suck so hard? DXF imports don't work anywhere, not Inventor nor Fusion 360. Why does this need to be so hard?

[Thirtybird]

For those who can't find the plugin in the appstore... It's not needed because it's built in. Click the down arrow on the "Insert" menu, select "Insert DXF" and go.

[danielhooper]

Didnt work for me. I just keep getting errors no matter what files i used. I have tryed sevral dxf files and they fail every time. Oh well i will keep looking for a way to get my dxf into fusion and be able to use it

[michaelbrostl]

warum kommen keine deutschen Anleitungen mehr?

[piperhahn]

Why does the app store say this utility is unpublished or not available?

[BendikBoss]

i do not manage to do this. i dont have the Nest button. can i do this with the Cutting butten?

[ianschutt]

Great little App....If you are an Inches user!...There doesn't seem to be a way to set it so that the App responds and reflects the destination Document's Units? Yes, I noted that you can enter eg gaps in mm but that is sub-optimal I guess. Again Thanks it's a great help!

[johnnycab]

This application doesn't show up in add-ins when I install it, anyone know whats up with this?

[AthanCondax]

I see Autodesk create some really cool add-in's for F360 like this one. Why don't these features get built in directly to Fusion?

[ArcticSeaCamel]

Nice thing. But what's with the inches thing? Should be in metric.

[normcook]

Is there a way to develop tool paths from the DXF's - IE start locations and order of cutting as well?

[motionsick]

wtf would i want to extrude my nested dxfs. I'm trying to nest for cutting and if i wanted extruded parts I sure wouldn't need them to be nested WHAT IS THIS

[thlesswithtas]

Free add-in? Now it's a 15-day trial with option to pay. I'm a paid subscriber to Fusion 360, but this cash-grab for basic features is getting ridiculous.

[jc]

Great features. Is it possible to revolve DXF imports? Thanks

[jeevesme]

Why is there always a bunch of random points on imported dxf files?