File Extension | DXF |
Full Name | AutoCAD DXF Drawing Exchange Format |
The extension .dxf belongs to the files of the type drawing exchange format files. These are the files that store graphical data in a digital format and often the output formats of Computer Aided drawing tools. The file is used mostly for the vector image files that are rendered using the Autodesk Software tools.
File Extension | ASC |
Full Name | ASCII Text Characters Format |
Files with the .ASC extension are the simplest text files encoded using 7-bit ASCII coding, which stands for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. It is used for sending simple messages through e-mail or HTTP.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DXF") to another (referred to as "ASC"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, DXF file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format DXF to format ASC becomes essential.
So, how can we perform DXF to ASC file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format DXF and transforming it into format ASC. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of DXF to ASC converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of DXF to ASC. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the DXF file:
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.