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Hull and Outfitting

Running ExPLANT-A

  • Last UpdatedJan 05, 2026
  • 1 minute read

To translate a model file into a DXF file you must be in the Design module.

If the model that you are going to export is large, then it will be a lot quicker to output the file if you enter the device tty mode rather than the graphics mode of Design. The Design EXPORT commands can be stored in a macro file.

For example:

Marine

From the operating system start Marine. The Marine banner will be displayed.

Enter project name

bas

Enter valid project name

Enter username and password

Enter your username and password

/SAMPLE

Select the multiple database

dev tty

Select tty mode

design

Enter Design module. The Design banner will be displayed.

trace off

Switch tracing off

repre level 6

Set drawing representation level

repre level pipe 6

Set drawing representation level for pipes

repre level nozz 6

Set drawing representation level for nozzles

repre level stru 6

Set drawing representation level for structures

export system /explanta

Load the AVEVA ExPLANT-A export driver

export option 'version' '2004'

Specify AutoCAD 2004 output format

export file /equip over

Specify name of the output file

export holes on

Process holes in components

export file "c:\temp\test.dxf" TEXT

DXF output for Text format

export /EQUIP colour 3
export /PIPES colour 4

Select names of Marine elements that are to be exported.

export finish

Create export data

Full details of more powerful color selection and element selection techniques see the Design Reference Utilities Manual.

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