# Error converting dxf file

**URL:** <https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/error-converting-dxf-file/6081>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Created:** [August 24, 2026, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/error-converting-dxf-file/6081 "2026-08-24T19:03:51Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 24, 2026, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/error-converting-dxf-file/6081/1 "2026-08-24T19:03:51Z")

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When i try to load a dxf file into arcdroid, i am met with the prompt: " Error converting dxf file" “no valid shapes found”

the drawing is a very simple plate exported from Tekla Structures to dxf file.