Vector graphics import
Import a vector drawing, choose its layers and set its real-world scale.
Choose Import → Vector graphics in Design. The workspace handles DXF, SVG and PDF inputs, but a PDF reference is not a promise of editable vector geometry. Import availability depends on your plan.
Load the source
On File, choose the supported source file and wait for parsing. Check the preview and any unsupported-content messages before proceeding.
Choose layers
Open Layers and turn off source layers you do not want to import. Inspect the visible geometry in the preview.
Set scale and placement
On Scale, review units, scale, rotation and position. Use Set Scale by Reference to select two reference points, enter their known real distance and apply the scale. Verify a known measurement rather than relying on the source file’s appearance.
Import and check
Use Import to review and add the result. Check placement and a known dimension in the drawing before building on it. Source formats and object types can differ; do not assume every external object retains its original editing behavior.