SDNF Export Options

The SDNF Export dialog box provides options for exporting catalog member and slab analytical information to a Steel Detailing Neutral Format (SDNF) file.

To access the SDNF Export dialog box, from the Building section of the action bar, click SDNF Export .

Include Linear Members

A toggle to include linear members in the model export. Linear member information includes the analytical data for all catalog beams, columns, secondary beams, and braces in the building project. To include linear members in the export, click to highlight the toggle.
Include Slabs

A toggle to include all the building slabs in the model export. To include slabs in the export, click to highlight the toggle.
File The location where the system is to place the SDNF file. Type the location or use Browse to locate the directory.
UnitsUnits of measurement used in the export file. Click to select another measurement.
Engineering FirmThe engineering firm responsible for the building structures. Optionally, enter the firm name.
ClientThe client name for the building structure. Optionally, enter the client name.
ProjectThe name of the project. Optionally enter the project name.
Revision#The revision number for the project. Optionally, enter the project name.
Issue CodeThe issue code for the project. Optionally, enter the issue code.
Design CodeThe project design code. Optionally, enter the design code.