Posted by Jinkers on May 25, 2022; 11:38pm
URL: https://forum.librecad.org/Import-error-error-reading-DXF-DWG-sections-tp5721715p5721718.html

Hi Armin, Thanks for the reply!

As best as I can tell the original CAD file was created in AutoCAD 2021 (AC1021).  Since I can open the file in Notepad and read lines with words and numbers I'm guessing that it is ASCII.  However, as I said in my OP I am a beginner and could easily be wrong.

You are correct that I signed a NDA when I purchased the files.  The seller has been responsive but doesn't warrant that the files will work in anything but AutoCAD.  He doesn't have any other suggestions except that if you don't have AutoCAD then TruView allows you to view the files and print out the templates.  The file has very detailed drawings of parts and also provides layouts to print as patterns to cut from 4x8 sheets of plywood or MDF.  I want to modify some of the parts and use my Shaper Origin to cut some of them and 3d prints some of the others.  

The second issue, concerning hatch...  Yes the error message provides the length and coordinates of the gap but I have no way to edit the file.

I gather from your response that this means that I am out of luck when it comes to opening this file in LibreCAD?

If that is the case can you suggest another solution.  I was hoping not to have to pay for DraftSight or AutoCAD.

Thanks!