Importing DXF - distortion / rotation issue

Here are the 2x workaround we’re using while Pix4d works to resolve the issue. (approx 50% of our DXF exports work as is, with the other half requiring some kind of workaround). I know that no one likes having to rely on workarounds, but the Global Mapper approach is very simple and only takes a minute or two…if you can’t afford to wait for Pix4d to resolve the problem. For what it’s worth, Global Mapper is very affordable and wildly useful, if you don’t have it already.

A. Civil3D approach (works some times)
Verify units (usFt / iFt / M) set correctly. If coordinate system/projection are set, clear them.
1.) Run Recover/Repair on drawing.
2.) Delete all paper-space tabs.
3.) Bound all x-refs.
4.) Purge all unused data in drawing including Civil 3D Styles.

B. Global Mapper approach (works every time, but occasionally weird issues with some text and symbols)
Load DWG in Global Mapper (using screenshotted settings). Export right back out to DXF (using screenshotted settings).


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