Import and Setup DXF Files in Blender 3D | Comprehensive Guide for Beginners

In this tutorial, we walk you through the process of importing a DXF file into Blender and setting it up for further use.
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Description
We start with the conversion of a drawing file to DXF format using an application called ODA. We then import this file into FreeCAD and export it in a format that Blender can handle.

Once in Blender, we enable the DXF import add-on and discuss the importance of understanding units in Blender. We highlight how Blender's use of the metric system can result in large imported objects from CAD applications that use millimeters, and we demonstrate how to adjust the unit scale or scale all objects down once imported.

We then import the DXF file into Blender, scale down the large imported objects, and convert the curve objects into mesh objects. We also use the Measure It add-on to measure the length of the building and verify the accuracy of our scaling.

Finally, we separate the drawing into individual sections and add them into new collections. This prepares the drawing for modeling into a 3D structure, rendering, or exporting to another application like Unreal Engine or Twinmotion for creating animations, VR experiences, or interactive apps.

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[private_krapfen]

Its not working, the dfx- file is not showing up after the import, not even in the outliner, and i am not getting an error, do you have a solution?

[ivytechengineer]

Thanks for the video. Do you know if floorplans that were drawn with AutoCAD using multilines is support with Blender?

[giottodibondone]

ODA Converter does not work at all, because it is not possible to select the dwg-files. And the import in Blender is unnecessairy, because you can see it only in the outline but not in the 3d Viewport.

[lawrence.k]

How do i import from archicad to blender

[ANGEL-fghv]

Do you have courses on this topic? From start to end on 2d to 3d workflow?
From the floor plan, to also making sure the elevations match the plans given like you did in the video.

[fredemon]

i tried doing this, but i can only export in dxf, not import. any help?