If you have a problem reading a Scan2CAD DXF file into AutoCAD ...

To load a DXF file into AutoCAD:

  1. Go to AutoCAD's File Menu and choose Open.
  2. In the Select File dialog, selected DXF (*.dxf) from the Files of Type dropdown.
  3. Use the Select File dialog to locate and open the DXF file.
  4. Go to AutoCAD's View Menu and choose Zoom > Extents.

If you are following the steps above but are still having problems, go into Scan2CAD and make sure that File > Vector > Export Options > CAD Color0 > Color7 is selected before you save the DXF file.

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