How to import x,y coordinates from a text file and output a DXF.

You often get a list of x y (or even x y z) coordinates and need to import them into a CAD program or to make a DXF file of the positions of the points. This program makes it easy as copy and paste from your text file or a direct read of your text file:

In the above example you can see how a .CSV file can be used to create a DXF file, but note that Pointor works just as well with TXT files. Another view of the program is shown below:

In the above case we have copied a block of text in the Excel file and pasted it into Pointor. Then you can save the DXF of the points using the File menu.

If you have some point data, but are you unsure as to which format with Pointor to try, just contact me. Many of the formats supported have been suggested by customers.

AutoCAD

IntelliCAD

Formats

CSV to DXF converter

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