Support for DXF/DWG File Format in Convert Task

The Convert task in SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional converts sheet metal flat patterns to the DXF/DWG file format.

SOLIDWORKS 2018 or later supports the conversion.

Advanced Conversion Options (DWG Format/DXF Format)

You can use the Advanced Conversion Options dialog box to set options when exporting sheet metal patterns to the DXF or the DWG file format.

To display the Advanced Conversion Options dialog box:

  • When configuring a conversion task, on the Conversions Settings page of the Convert - Properties dialog box, for Output file format, select DWG Format or DXF Format and click Conversion Options.
  • When initiating a conversion task, in the Convert dialog box, for Output file format, select DWG Format or DXF Format and click Conversion Options.
The following options are applied when converting DXF/DWG format files:
Geometry Exports flat pattern geometry.
Hidden edges Includes hidden edges (only available if you select Geometry).
Library features Exports library features (only available if you select Geometry).
Forming tools Includes forming tools.
Bend lines Exports bend lines.
Sketches Includes sketches.
Bounding box Exports bounding boxes.

Multibody export options

Single file Converts all flat patterns into a single DXF/DWG format file.
Separate files Converts each flat pattern into a separate DXF/DWG format file.
The flat pattern name is a suffix on the primary output path.
Enable Map File Enables the map file and lets you select the location of the map file under Vault Root Folder Path. The file must be accessible on the task host during the task execution.
Reset All Resets the options to defaults.