Saving as DXF

Save as Dxf lets you save the generated geometry as a DXF document.

  1. Enter a name for the Dxf file.
  2. Select the sheet metal body.
  3. To generate a Dxf file with an unfolded body, select Use linked flat view , and then select the flat body.
    Modifications made to the unfolded body will be present in the generated Dxf file.
  4. Select which data to export in the dxf file.

    Colors can be modified using the color picker.

  5. Select the outline of the 3D shape between Top and Bottom.

    The selected reference side is used to extract the boundary of the sheetmetal body.

  6. Optional: Modify the Tolerance value.
  7. Click Save as and indicate the path and file name.
  8. Click Save and close the representation.
    The geometry is saved and can be imported as a DXF file in a system that supports this file type.