What is "DXF (Drawing Exchange Format)"

DXF (Drawing Interchange Format) is a file format used for exchanging technical drawings and data between computer-aided design (CAD) software programs. It was developed by AutoCAD, a popular CAD software, and is now widely used for exchanging design data between different CAD systems.

DXF files are ASCII text files that contain a list of geometric objects and their properties, including lines, arcs, circles, and polygons. The files also include information about the layout and organization of the drawing, such as layers, colors, and line styles.

One of the benefits of the DXF format is that it is an open standard, which means that it can be used with a wide range of CAD and CNC software programs. However, it is a complicated format and there are frequent compatibility problems when moving DXF files between programs.