Callout Style wont apply to translated .dxf file

[achase4u]

I am learning Solid Edge 2d for my business. I have drawings with callouts in .dft format that look just how I want. I bring the arrows down to .5 size - but for some reason, when I save the document as .dxf and open it, the callouts are in the wrong position, and just ONE of the arrows is .5 - no matter how many times I change it, it will not apply it. Any tips?

 

[achase4u]

terribly sorry I am in the wrong forum please ignore. Not a professional. Thank you.

 

[KENAT]

What program are you using to open up the dxf file?

Even creating a dxf from SE, then opening to check the translations using SE will cause minor formatting glitches.

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[achase4u]

I am using SE to open it up.

So this is normal? When someone opens it in AutoCAD will they view it properly?

 

[KENAT]

Not necessarily. That's why whenever I send stuff as dxf I always send a pdf print too so they can see what it should be.

I've had similar problems opening dxf made by other systems.

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[achase4u]

Oh ok! Thats too bad.

What product suite are you using for saving Adobe pdf images?

 

[KENAT]

Currently have cute pdf, formerly used pdf995 share which you can get a free version of.

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[achase4u]

Thanks very much! That works very well. I appreciate your help.

 

[Kenny_G]

Solid Edge can Save As Drafts to PDF as well... ST4 can save 3D models to PDF.

Ken G.

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