AutoCAD DXF Import Options - Layer Name Dialog

 

The Layer Name dialog shows the graphical entities present in the layer and a check box showing whether the layer is marked frozen (invisible) or not.

 

Layer Name Dialog

To open the Layer Name dialog, first open the DXF Import Options dialog and click the File Info button to display the Layers Used section. Double-click on a layer displayed in the Layers Used list to display the Layer Name dialog.

Layer Name
Specify the layer name for the
DXF import in the Layer Name dialog..

 

Entities on this Layer

Select a option from the Entities on this layer box. Left-click to select an option. The selected option will be highlighted. Only one entity can be selected at once.

 

Freeze this Layer

Check the Freeze this layer (Click OK to save) option to freeze/unfreeze layers prior to importing. Objects in layers that are marked frozen will not be passed on to the application.  

 

OK

Click the OK button to proceed with the import process.

 

Cancel

Click the Cancel button to close the dialog without importing.

 

 

See Also

AutoCAD DXF File Description

DXF Import Options Dialog

File Format Chart