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Importing a Stereolithography File

Use the ImportSTL command to import stereolithography files (STL) and insert the contained geometry as ACIS solid objects into the drawing.

Importing a Stereolithography File As Mesh

Use the ImportSTLAsMesh command to import stereolithography files (STL) and insert the contained geometry as subdivision mesh objects (SubDMeshes) into the drawing.

Exporting the Active Sheet to a New Drawing

Use the ExportSheet command to export the active sheet entities to the Model space of a new drawing. The command creates a new drawing with a visual representation of active sheet Viewports and all other layout sheet entities.

Creating a Datasmith File from a Drawing

Use the ExportDatasmith command to export the current 3D drawing to Datasmith file format (*.udatasmith).

Creating a DGN File from the Current Drawing

You can export the current DWG file to a DGN file (DesiGN format). Supported versions include DGN V8. The ExportDGN command lets you configure export options and save the current drawing to a DGN file.

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