Comment 8 for bug 293940

Hi Alvin

I do not know how these extensions works for the Inkscape in genereal (I have unfortunately no knowledge in programming, and is new to the Inkscape project, but a experienced user in both Autocad and the Adobe-package, but looking extensively for Opensource alternatives..). If there is to be written any user-guide or hints for the "dxf-import", or I can help in any other way, please let me know.

ad1: Could be implemented in the user guide "dxf-import does not support block-import, please explode blocks and hatches before importing your dxf-file".

ad2: :-)

ad3: As I have no knowledge in programming, please correct me if this wish is to much!! Is it possible to instead of scaling to a standard "letter format" to make a choice that says "scale to media"?

Example: I work on a "5inch x 5inch" or a "1meter x 1meter" sheet, and the dxf-import tool will scale it so it fits directly to the working space.
Of course it is possible to rescale the imported vector-file in Inkscape if it the script scale to an 8.5 x 11 inch page, but just a thought.

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When I draw polylines in Autocad, these where imported as single lines in Inkscape, is this a default, or can the dxf-import convert closed polylines to closed vector-graphics in Inkscape?

If I where interested in getting knowledge in basic programming, so I somehow could tribute to the development with other things than "demands".. where do I start? Or is it more serious to join as a "bugtracer" and maybe by donation contribute to the project? (I am working as an professional urban-planner, has knowledge in databases, mathematics etc..)

Best regards, glad you could use my feedbacks

Mads