CAD Settings
- Last UpdatedMar 04, 2025
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Use the CAD Settings tab to define the settings for sheets exported to CAD format.

AutoCAD file version
Use the drop-down list to specify the AutoCAD version with which the exported sheets are compatible.
Output format
Use the drop-down list to define the exported file type. The available output formats are:
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DWG
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DXF
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DGN
Scale
Defines a scale factor for the exported file. A value of 1.2 doubles the size of the exported sheets.
Convert backing sheet to block
Defines the forming of backing sheets into blocks.
If the check box is selected, the backing sheets are formed into blocks.
If the check box is not selected, the backing sheets are not formed into blocks.
Convert fills to block
Defines the forming of fills into blocks.
If the check box is selected, the fills are formed into blocks.
If the check box is not selected, the fills are not formed into blocks.
Show sheet frame
Defines the export of sheet frames.
If the check box is selected, the sheets are exported with frames.
If the check box is not selected, the sheets are not exported with frames.
Cutmarks
Defines the export of sheets with cutmarks.
If the check box is selected, the sheets are exported with cutmarks.
If the check box is not selected, the sheets are not exported with cutmarks.
Border width
Defines the border width for the exported file.
Export with black background
Defines the export of sheets with a black background.
If the check box is selected, a black background is exported.
If the check box is not selected, a black background is not exported.