: In the DXF/DWG Import Wizard , modify the Data units , Geometry scaling , and Geometry positioning to bring entities within SOLIDWORKS' modeling limits.

Move the geometry so a corner is at 0,0 to ensure it stays within SOLIDWORKS' bounding box. 2. Adjust Import Settings When using the DXF/DWG Import Wizard :

, that indicates a newer AutoCAD 2018 format which older SOLIDWORKS versions may not support. Run a Summary Report : If the import fails partially, click Open Report in the Import Wizard to generate an

: If you can get past the initial error but the import is messy, use the Repair Sketch tool to close gaps or remove overlapping entities. Inspect the Header : Open the DXF in a text editor like . Look at the first few lines; if you see followed by a code like