Problem DXF files (help!)

[jonkovach]

Hello,
I have two DXF files that I cannot open. I have tried to open them in Graphix Advantage, Illustrator, etc... and I can't get anything to open them. They were exported out of an older version of TurboFloorplan...
Can anyone try them out to see if they can get something? If I can get a vector format of these, great, if not, raster is fine. I just want to be able to digitally print them. (I attached them to this message)
Or, can anyone recommend any workarounds? Any conversion software? I can't seem to find anything out there.... I'm stuck.
Thanks,
Jon

 

[Whitaker]

I tried opening the files in Illustrator CS3 and it hung up, then I tried Illustrator 8 and I got a message that says "3DFACE is not a supported element", not sure what that means, but it sounds like this is not just a dxf file. Can you save the file as an eps, then export to a dxf from Illustrator?
Good luck!

 

[jonkovach]

Yeah, my CS3 hung up, too... and it came up with an import box, but it was for text import, then it crashed. So I think that even if it made it through, it would just be jibberish.
The customer tells me there are no other export options... This is a new software to me. I've never heard of it until now.

 

[Bill W]

Greetings,

I believe that MacLink will open / convert these files. It used to come "free" on some older macs. I believe it is on one of our macs at work. I will check tomorrow (Thursday - I am in the PST zone).

Here is an url if you are interested in buying a copy:
PC to Mac MacLinkPlus Mac File Converter allows you to convert Windows to Mac.

It opens many file types and has been of help to me in the past.

-Bill-

 

[Greg G]

Hi Jonkovach,

I've managed to open your files, please check your PM for details on how you need them supplied.

G

 

[Bill W]

Greg, please do share, what did you use to open Jonkovach's files? I downloaded a copy of a Cad program from Lemke that runs on a Mac, but it indicated that there was something not proper in the format of the files and only showed a cross hair in the file.

-Bill-

 

[Greg G]

I'm surprised they didn't open in the CAD program! I imported the DXF files into CorelDraw X4. It asked what view was required (top, side, isometric), units, etc then exported them as Illustrator files as Jon needed. CorelDraw is a most versatile layout programs I've come across and unfortunately one of the most underrated IMHO.

G

 

[jonkovach]

Thanks very much for the help everyone.
I especially commend Greg for figuring out how to open the file! I was able to open it in Corel and get what I needed out of it.
Thanks so much!
Jon