Use the DXF / DWG Output PropertyManager to export any planar face or named view from a part file to one or more DXF or DWG files. A preview lets you remove entities. An expanded set of geometrical entities is available when you export a sheet metal flat pattern.
With a part open, open the PropertyManager by:
- Saving the part () to a .dxf or .dwg file type.
- Selecting one or more planar faces, clicking , and choosing a .dxf or .dwg file type.
- Selecting one or more planar faces and clicking Export to DXF / DWG.
- In the FeatureManager design tree for a sheet metal part, right-clicking Flat-Pattern and clicking Export to DXF / DWG.
After you click Save, the PropertyManager appears.
Export
The type of export depends on the context from which you opened the PropertyManager:
Sheet metal |
Exports sheet metal flat patterns to DXF or DWG files for cutting. |
Faces / loops / edges |
Exports planar faces to DXF or DWG files for machining. |
Annotation views |
Exports views such as Front or Isometric. |
What to Export
Entities to Export |
Sheet metal. Choose the type of entities to export. Geometry is selected by default. |
Entities to Export |
Faces / loops / edges. When you select entities in the graphics area, their names are listed. |
Views to Export |
Annotation views. Select the standard or custom views to export. Standard views are marked with an asterisk. |
Output Alignment
![](../../../../AllArt/art_pm/PM_CoordSys_Origin.gif) |
Origin |
Sets the origin. Click any vertex or leave blank to use the model origin. |
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X axis, Y axis |
Sets the X and Y axes. Select orthogonal edges. |
![](../../../../AllArt/art_pm/PM_REVERSE_DIRECTION.GIF) |
Reverse X Axis Direction, Reverse Y Axis Direction |
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Export Options
Single file |
Exports all selections to a single file. |
Separate files |
If you select multiple faces, edges, or sketches to export, exports each to its own file. |