MACROMEDIA FREEHAND 10-USING FREEHAND Use Manual page 128

DXF is a vector graphic file exchange format used to transfer files between 3D
editing applications, or between 3D editing applications and vector drawing
applications. Most 3D editing applications, including AutoCAD and 3D Studio
MAX, support DXF format.
FreeHand can import DXF images saved in ASCII or binary format. FreeHand
ignores DXF file information that it cannot render, including 3D splines or other
3D-specific features.
When preparing a 3D file from another application for DXF import into
FreeHand, follow these guidelines:
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Flatten the document. Remove any 3D splines or other 3D-specific features of
the drawing; FreeHand ignores 3D-specific features on opening the file.
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To retain consistent text formatting and placement, use common TrueType
fonts in files to be imported into FreeHand. FreeHand converts multiline text
to the default font on import.
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For best control over positioning and placing of the imported graphic, prepare
the 3D file from the default document view. FreeHand renders imported DXF
files in a single, two-dimensional view.
Do one of the following:
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In Windows, choose File > Import. In the Import Document dialog box, select
AutoCad.DXF (*.dxf ) from the Files of Type pop-up menu. Navigate and
select the file name. Click Setup.
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On the Macintosh, choose Edit > Preferences. Click Import.
Select one of the DXF Filter Preferences:
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Select Import Invisible Block Attributes to import DXF objects with invisible
stroke and fill attributes.
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Select Convert White Strokes to Black Strokes to convert stroke color from
white to black.
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Select Convert White Fills to Black Fills to convert fill color from white to black.
Click OK.
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