Backstage - DXF/DWG Export

Each nest can be exported into AutoDesk DXF or DWG format.

The Export button exports the currently open nest, while the Multi Export button allows selection of multiple nests to be exported.

The Output file format and version drop down is used to select the file formats DXF or DWG and the appropriate version. Versions from R12 to R2013 are supported.

Each part is represented by a set of polylines. There are two ways how parts can be represented in the Model Space block. Part geometry can be placed directly in the Model Space block or it can be stored as a block and placed in ModelSpace via the INSERT entity. In this case the INSERT entity contains parts translation and rotation.

Tick the Export parts as blocks/inserts check box to select the way of export way.

While exporting parts to blocks, the block name is created from the part name. Invalid characters, that are not allowed in DXF/DWG format, are replaced with the character "_" . If the block name has already been used by another part, then a consecutive number is added to the end of the name.

The Use different layers check box is used to separate nest geometry via layers. When selected, geometry is divided into groups and stored on separate layers. Below is the table of layers used.

When layers are not used, all entities are stored on the default "0" layer.