Note: These are similar to the TextStyles in AutoCAD. Shape files are used by AutoCAD as a different method for defining symbols or fonts. Shape Files: Each shape file entry identifies a shape file referenced by the drawing.The AutoCAD writer enables linetype definitions to be copied from an existing AutoCAD file, then referenced by name during the data translation. Linetypes: Each linetype entry contains the linetype definition information such as name and alignment.The AutoCAD reader validates the layer names and may modify them to remove invalid characters. Layers: Each layer entry contains layer definition information such as layer color, layer name, and layer linetype. TABLES: This contains a variety of tables, including:.CLASSES: This contains class definitions associated with the drawing.HEADER: This contains settings of variables associated with the drawing.Logically, both files are identical and, therefore, FME treats both file types in the same manner.įor AutoCAD DWF reading and writing support, please see the Autodesk AutoCAD DWF Reader/WriterĪutoCAD files consist of sections, as follows:
There are two formats used by AutoCAD: DXF (drawing exchange format) files, which are large and ASCII representations of the binary DWG (drawing) files.
