Updated 2026-10-24 1 min read
The import report lists everything that was skipped. The usual causes:
| Report says | Meaning | Fix in your CAD program |
|---|---|---|
| Block reference skipped | Geometry inside a block (INSERT) | Explode the blocks, then save again |
| Unsupported entity: HATCH, TEXT, MTEXT, DIMENSION | Fills, text and dimensions are not cut geometry | Convert text to outlines; delete dimensions and hatches |
| Spline approximated | Curves converted to small segments | Nothing to do; accuracy is within 0.05 mm |
| Unknown units | $INSUNITS missing or unitless |
Enter the real overall width when asked |
| No geometry found | Only unsupported entities | Explode and convert, or export as SVG |
Supported entities
LINE, LWPOLYLINE, POLYLINE, CIRCLE, ARC, ELLIPSE and SPLINE. Open chains of lines that meet end to end are joined into closed outlines automatically.
Also check
- Layers that were frozen or off in your CAD program may not be exported at all.
- 3D entities and paper-space content are ignored; draw in model space, flat.
- Save as AutoCAD 2000/R2000 DXF or later for the best compatibility.
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