DXF

Purpose:

To save the current drawing in DXF file format.

Instructions:

1. In the File menu, click Export, then DXF.

2. In the form that appears select the type of export, 2D, 3D or 2D+3D. The 2D export will only export the drawing while 3D export converts the selected models to DXF 3D Facet format. 2D+k3D will do both. Then select the file type, Text or Binary. When the 3D export is selected it is possible to make a selection of model objects available in the drawing to export also the detail level to use. Note that the size of the DXF file grows with increased detail level.

3. It is possible to select if hidden elements an/or layer should be exported or not. This feature is only relevant for 2D export. The version of DXF file output can be any of the versions from R12 to AutoCAD 2004. If 2D+3D export is selected it is possible to set the printable area by clicking the Printable area... button and then selecting printer and available paper formats and orientation in the printer form.

4. Finally select the output directory and name of the exported DXF file and click the OK button to perform the export.

Options:

None.

Result:

The current drawing will be saved in DXF file format.