.DFX File Extension

Drafix CAD File

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General Information

Title DFX File Extension
Extension .dfx
Full Form Drafix CAD File
File Type CAD Data File
Developer Softdesk
MIME Type application/dxf, image/vnd.dxf, image/x-dxf

File Function

Primary Function Store CAD data
Additional Functions 2D/3D drawing exchange
Features Vector image format, Scalable

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Architecture Yes
Engineering Yes
Product Design Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version Autocad 2023

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dwg, .dwt, .dxb

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Autodesk AutoCAD Subscription Windows, Mac
Adobe Illustrator Subscription Windows, Mac
LibreCAD Free Windows, Mac, Linux