DXF import size issue 2026 that works in 2024
Opening DXF in latest version 2026 at original size or 1:1 does not work, results are close but not exact. Works fine in version 2024. However, if saved as a PDF from 2024 with accurate sizes, when opened in version 2026 the size is not accurate, a few thousands off. Have many files that were created using 2024 and if I need to make adjustments for any reason opening in 2026 will result in size issues.
Windows 10 64 gb ram.
Jim S
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Jim, please share the files with the team: the original DXFs, the .ai generated by 2024 Ai build and the one produced by the 2026 version, along with the screenshot of settings used.
You can attach these into a comment (if it works) or send directly to the team via sharewithai@adobe.com (in this case please mention the report’s link, https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447/suggestions/51297973) -
Jim S
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Opened a DXF file in Draftsight to confirm size. When opened in Illustrator 2026, the size is not accurate. When opened in 2024 and 2025, the size is correct. Tested on different computers and the results are the same. What should be .044 inches in size shows up as .0474, which is not acceptable. Opening in Affinity Designer2 or Corel, the sizes are correct. Working with a part that is only .414 in diameter, any inaccuracy is unacceptable. Original DXF file was created in inches and I have tried all possible options to achieve the correct sizing in version 2026 without any success. Opening and placing produce identical results. Scaling is not an option, as the results produce closer values, they too are not exact due to the percentage factor limitation.
Bottom line, newest version or Illustrator is inaccurate and any other program that can handle DXF files works just fine. Fortunately I discovered the error after producing 3 new parts. Never had issues and I failed to verify the size of the DXF import. Have used the same procedure for perhaps 750 designs like this and never thought something like this could happen.
Windows 10, 64 GB ram
