FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1) How big DXF files can be viewed with DXFV PRO?
DXFV PRO does not have any limitation to the size of the DXF file which can be viewed. In our tests we use DXF files with sizes from some hundrends of Kbytes up to Mbytes, and in all cases DXFV PRO works smoothly without significant performance degradation. The only limitation is the size of your PDA memory. So you can try to open your files of interest and see if they can be opened on your machine, using the evaluation version.
2) Which files are compatible with DXFV PRO?
DXFV PRO can present dxf files compatible with AutoCAD V12 specification.
If you are using ANY VERSION of AutoCAD select File->Export... and then select 'Save as type: AutoCAD R12/LT2 DXF'.
If you are using another program which can export data in dxf format, read the documentation of the program. In most cases when the dxf version is not mentioned, then it will be the AutoCAD V12 (it is a de facto standard).
3) How can I transfer dxf files from/to desktop computer?
i) You may Hotsync dxf files from PC to handheld
ii) You may use a card reader/writer to transfer dxf files from/to handheld.
iii) You may use a software utility to transfer dxf files from/to handheld, such as PFB (more information at http://www.pmrogan.de ).
Important: The dxf files must be stored on the /DXF directory of the SD card/Memory Stick.
4) On Tungsten T3/Tungsten E/Zire 71 I have opened some files (or failed to open even the sample.dxf), but after some time DXFV PRO stops or displays an error message when I try to open a dxf file.
On Tungsten T3 please check:
i) That you have installed the latest patch from PalmOne for your T3. The T3 had very serious problems with the SD cards. You can find the T3 update at:
http://www.palmone.com/us/support/downloads/tungstent3/t3_update.html
ii) Format the SD card using the T3 and move again the dxf files to the /DXF directory.
iii)That you are using Autocad for the creation of dxf files and that they are dxf v12 format.
Palm Zire 71 and Tungsten E also have a bug with the SD card reading operation. Download and install the patch from PALMONE. The link was at the time of DXFV PRO release:
http://www.palmone.com/us/support/downloads/
5) I installed DXFV PRO but I cannot open files using Menu->File-> Open.
Check that you have written your dxf files in the directory /DXF/ of your CF/SD card. You should create the /DXF directory first.
6) File seems to load but I see a black screen at the end of loading.
Some PALM OS PDAs have some incompatibilities with the color system. Just press Menu->Zoom-> Zoom extents and you will see the drawing without any other problems.
7) Sometimes it takes some seconds to perform a snap during measurements, when I open a big file.
Snap finishes more quickly when you have performed zoom to the area where the line/arc you want to snap to is located.
8) I see my drawing rotated.
DXFV PRO presents the TOP view of your drawing. Try View->3D Views->Top at you desktop CAD to have a coherent view of the drawing.
9) When I have the mp3 player running at the background DXFV PRO sometimes seems to stop working.
Please turn off the mp3 player while you work with DXFV. The same applies to any other program that works at the background
10) It takes several minutes to hotsync dxf files.
DXFV PRO has nothing to do with this. It is the hotsync process that takes so much time. You may use a card reader to transfer your files.
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