DWG Import

Scale

This factor can be found at numerous locations throughout Cinema 4D when importing or exporting foreign formats. Therefore, don’t be surprised if the term ,export’ is used if this factor is seen in an import function (this factor is explained as a whole here).

This factor lets you scale files upon import/export, i.e., practically all relevant numerical values saved in the file or those to be saved will be multiplied by this factor and then saved - or interpreted when loaded.

The unit at the right in turn defines how upon

• Import the numerical value saved in the file is converted to the current Cinema 4D unit. Example: if an X value of 1 is saved in the file and you define Feet, the X value will be converted to 30.48 cm in Cinema 4D (if centimeters are defined by default in Cinema 4D).
• Export numerical values are saved in the file. Example: an X value is set to 100 cm in Cinema 4D. If you define Feet for export, the exported file will save a numerical value of 3.281 (1 meter = 3.281 feet).

More information about units and scaling can be found in the Project Scale section.

Curve Subdivision Factor [1..2147483647]

Use this setting to define upon import how detailed the curved shape should be depicted (applies to IGES curves and splines generated using IGES curves). Larger values will result in smoother curves.

Keep NURBS Objects

The DWG Import is based on IGES. This setting is disabled by default and ensures all IGES Generators are transformed into polygons and splines. Enable this option if you want to keep the IGES Generators. This means that you will be able to subsequently edit the Generators’ Curve Subdivision.