Convert DXF to CAL

File Extension DXF
Full Name AutoCAD DXF Drawing Exchange Format

The extension .dxf belongs to the files of the type drawing exchange format files. These are the files that store graphical data in a digital format and often the output formats of Computer Aided drawing tools. The file is used mostly for the vector image files that are rendered using the Autodesk Software tools.

File Extension CAL
Full Name CALS Raster Image Format

File with a CAL extension contains information on a correction of a value of positioning of the so-called biped – a two-legged character created in the Adjust Talent Pose mode. They are utilised in order to add information about a pose into the structure of a character stored in a FIG file.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DXF") to another (referred to as "CAL"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, DXF file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format DXF to format CAL becomes essential.

So, how can we perform DXF to CAL file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format DXF and transforming it into format CAL. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of DXF to CAL converters.

Conversion from DXF to CAL

How to convert the DXF file to CAL?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of DXF to CAL. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the DXF file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file DXF, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the DXF file to the application
  • Select the output format of the CAL file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file CAL on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted CAL file that can be found in the location selected in step 4