I changed jobs and started using Baystate CadKey. Pretty good.
Kubotek bought Cadkey and renamed it KeyCreator.
KeyCreator is a non-parametric, non-history based, "direct" 2D/3D solid modeling CAD program. Originally known as CADKEY,[2] it was first released in 1984, running on DOS, UNIX and Microsoft Windows operating systems. It was among the first CAD programs[3] with 3D capabilities for personal computers. Besides solid modeling, KeyCreator is also capable of wire-frame and surface modeling, as well as drafting.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KeyCreator
I use Keycreator as my 2D DXF software of choice. I design using SolidWorks. Our CAM machines are programmed using MasterCam and giving the programmers a "clean" DXF with the origin set, duplicate lines removed/merged, everything flattened to Z-zero, and a custom color code really lessens errors and speeds design intent. I honestly can't find anything that handles DXF files better I would be lost (or severely hampered) if I couldn't use KeyCreator.
I offer this story as a solution if you are having trouble or finding it time consuming to get DXF files to the manufacturing floor.
Let me know if you use KeyCreator. We could start a club!