A Python library to create and modify DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) drawings, supporting various DXF versions from R12 to the latest.
ezdxf
- Python
- 2D Graphics, 3D Graphics, Automation, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering
- Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Digital Twin, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Product Development, Prototyping, Quality Management, Software Development Kit (SDK)
Features:
- DXF file creation,DXF file reading and writing,entity manipulation (lines,arcs,circles,text,blocks,layers,etc.),support for complex entities (polylines,splines,hatches,dimensions),access to DXF table entries,auditing and recovering DXF files,add-on for drawing simple graphics,export to SVG/PDF (via add-ons)
Pricing:
- Free
- Comprehensive support for many DXF versions and entities, well-documented with examples, actively maintained, good for automating CAD drawing generation and manipulation, pure Python for core features (optional C-extensions for speed).
- DXF format itself can be complex, so working with advanced entities or specific DXF features can be challenging, performance for extremely large DXF files might be slower than compiled libraries (though often sufficient).
Best for:
- Engineers, architects, and developers needing to programmatically create, read, modify, or analyze DXF files for CAD applications, technical drawings, or data exchange.