DWG/DXF

Summary

• Export a CIM object as a 2D CAD or 3D CAD file (*.dwg, *.dxf).

How to Run

• File Menu > Export > DWG/DXF

Explanation

Export 2D CAD Files

Export specific cross-sections of selected objects as 2D *.dwg, *.dxf files.

[Select Target]

Select the target object when creating a CAD file.

[Define Plane]

Define the plane to be used to cut selected objects.

[DWG File Version]

Select the version of the DWG file to be exported.

[Geometry Type]

Set whether to create curves in the cross-section using the Poly Line Mesh method.

[Tessellation]

Represents the angle between lines when creating a shape using the Poly Face Mesh method. Smaller angles can create shapes similar to a circle but this increases the number of lines which leads to an increase in the file size.

Export 3D CAD Files

Export selected objects as 3D *.dwg, *dxf files.

[Select Target]

Select the range of objects to export when creating a CAD file.

All in Current Mode : Export all objects in the current Mode.

Selected Objects Only : Export selected objects only.

[Categorize Target]

None : All objects are uncategorized and exported as Layer=0.

Structure : Configures and export layers of a DWG file using the structures defined by each object.

A layer in a DWG file does not have a hierarchy, so a single structure level is selected for export.

[DWG File Version]

Select a DWG file version for export.

[3D Geometry Type]

Select the type of 3D geometry of the DWG file to be exported. Auto CAD supports and provides both types.

BREP(Recommended) : A method of exporting a 3D surface in a triangular mesh shape.

Poly Face Mesh : This is a method to represent the surface of a 3D object using triangular mesh.

This is used when interchanging between SW and DWG file formats that cannot import BREP geometries.

[Tessellation]

Represents the angle between lines when creating a shape using the Poly Face Mesh method. Smaller angles can create shapes similar to a circle but this increases the number of lines which leads to an increase in the file size.

[Option]

Export Rebar to Solid : Set whether to export Rebars.

Export Tendon to Solid : Set whether to export Tendons.

Export Stiffener to Solid : Set whether to export Stiffener.

[Search] Enter the file name of the DWG/DXF file to display and save by clicking Apply.