How to Import DXFs With a Corresponding CSV File in SecturaFAB

How to Import DXFs With a Corresponding CSV File in SecturaFAB

How to Import DXFs With a Corresponding CSV File in SecturaFAB



The First Step is identifying the DXF file you would like to import, as well as Generating the needed CSV file. There are a few things to look out for when creating the CSV file:


1.       Under the Part Name column, it is important that the name here, matches the name of the DXF it is associated with.

2.       Under the Material column, it is important that the name of your material matches the name for this Material in SecturaFAB

3.       Under the Thickness column, it is important that the Decimal value is used, not its Ga number

a.       This numerical value, must start with a number i.e. (.105 should be 0.105)

4.       Under the Quantity tab, it is important that this is a numerical value, and not a string i.e. (use 1, rather than One)


Once the DXFs are identified, and the CSV is correct, it should look something like this:







The second step is placing these files in a folder and compressing (zip) it, or simply select all the DXF file and the CSV at the same time, and dropping them in the “+ Add Files” box:

















The third step is cleaning up the geometry that you have imported if needed and hitting the Green “next” button.








The fourth and final step, is verifying that the data is correct, and clicking the green “Finish” button. Now the DXF files, have been added as line items to the quote, using the material, thickness, and quantity that was specified in the CSV file.






If you notice that your Profile time show a 0 value, this means that you will need to add this material type, and its thickness to that machines technology file. In this case, we would be looking at Laser-C02-3KW. If this is the case, please have a look at the following Knowledge Base article:



If you notice that your Material Cost shows a 0 value, this means that you will need to add this material type, and its thickness, to your cost table. In this case, we would be looking at adding a cost for the material A1011, at either all thicknesses, or just out 0.105 thickness. If this is the case, please have a look at the following Knowledge Base article:


There is also a video you can look at to see how this is done: