DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) is the universal interchange format for CAD systems. Supported by all design software: AutoCAD, BricsCAD, NanoCAD, KOMPAS-3D, FreeCAD. An excellent choice when maximum compatibility between different CAD platforms is needed.
Key Features

What Program Opens DXF Files
The following programs and applications can open, edit, and work with AutoCAD DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) (.dxf) files exported from OSM2CDR:
Format specifications
- Open standard
- 2D only
- Lossless (no quality loss)
- Stores feature attributes
- Output: 1 file
- ASCII DXF R2018. Universal CAD interchange format — opens in any CAD application including FreeCAD, QGIS, GRASS GIS.
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How to Export DXF
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