Making Profiles From CAD DWG/DXF Files

Step 7 Open a new Alibre Part.

Open a new Alibre Part file. Select the XY reference plane in the Drawing Area, or from the Design Explorer. Activate 2D Sketch on the XY reference plane as it is best when manipulating Catalog Features to have the sketch in this orientation. Once the Catalog Feature is created, the molding profiles can then be inserted on the YZ plane, where the Front view orientation provides a view of the molding profiles, the End View provides a cross section, and the single Isometric View provides the best representation of the profile. Consistency is important when creating models so that others, as well as yourself, can work quickly with parts.