The "DXF format" stands for "Drawing Exchange Format" and is a file format widely used in the CAD (Computer-Aided Design) industry. It was developed by Autodesk and serves the purpose of exchanging CAD drawings between different CAD software applications.
Typical functions of software in the "DXF format" domain include:
Opening and saving DXF files: The software should be capable of opening, editing, and saving DXF files.
Display of CAD drawings: The ability to display CAD drawings in DXF format, with the graphical representation showing various elements such as lines, shapes, texts, and dimensions.
Editing of CAD drawings: The capability to edit CAD drawings in DXF format, including adding, removing, or modifying lines, shapes, and texts.
Scale and units: The ability to set and change the scale and units of the CAD drawing in DXF format.
Layer management: The capability to organize and edit the various elements of a CAD drawing into separate layers, making the drawing better structured and editable.
Print preview and output: The software should provide a print preview feature to check how the CAD drawing will look when printed on paper, as well as options for printing CAD drawings to paper or digital formats.
Conversion to other formats: The ability to convert CAD drawings in DXF format to other CAD formats for use with different CAD software applications.