INTRODUCTION

DXF2SV is designed to convert AutoCAD type data into data that can be transferred to Supravision-based tube measuring centers, or software that can import Supravision files.

The converter imports AutoCAD DXF files created by CAD programs. DXF is an acronym for Drawing Interchange Format. This format has been an industry standard for years and is widely used by many CAD packages. This is a list of some of the packages that can output DXF files (there are more):

· AutoCAD

· TurboCAD

· IntelliCAD

· CADKEY

· Microstation

· FastCAD

· Pro/E

· Ashlar Vellum 3D

Using DXF files as the source enables the converter to operate with a wide variety of CAD programs as long as they conform to standard DXF protocols.