DWF Format

[Rakesh Rao]

Hi,

I would like to know the following information about DWF format:

1. What is the structure of the format?

2. How does one create it?

3. Can AutoCAD Import / Export the DWF format?

Any pointers are welcome.

Rakesh

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[Matt Dillon]

I'll do the best I can...

On Fri, 22 May 1998 08:45:52 +0800, Rakesh Rao <rakes...@usa.net>
wrote:

>1. What is the structure of the format?

It is highly compressed, vector based. A DWF compared to a DWG can be
as little as 10 percent of the original file. It is non-editable, but
since it is vector based, you can zoom and pan with no loss of
resolution. You must have the WHIP plugin installed to view it.

>2. How does one create it?

Easiest way is in R14. Go to File->Export and select Drawing Web
Format (DWF). That's all there is to it. You can also use the DWFOUT
command (I think <G>).

>3. Can AutoCAD Import / Export the DWF format?

See above. I don't think you can import it...

Matt Dillon
The D.C. CADD Company, Inc.
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[Rakesh Rao]

Thanks

[Reini Urban]

there used to be a whip! toolkit on autodesk's web or ftp site. have a
search there. http://www.autodesk.com/products/whip/
it includes complete technical information and sources.

Rakesh Rao wrote:
> I would like to know the following information about DWF format:

> 1. What is the structure of the format?

> 2. How does one create it?

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Reini