Converting a .dxf file created in PAD to AI.

I'm woring on a custom textile design that needs to be printed on fabric within the CAD-generated garmet production pattern.

The garmet pattern was created in the CAD progrom PAD.

PAD exports .dxf and .txt files. The dxf file imports into AI as text and code. The .txt file is unusable. It's scale is skewed and important information is missing from the file.

I'm working in AI 5.5 on a Mac. I've imported .dxf files from other cad progrms like Optitex no problem.

PAD exports .dxf AAMA. I need to import this into AI, and the AI forums say Illustrator can read .dxf files.

Help please!

Thanks,

Brian