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{{howto|title=export a DXF for use in AutoCAD
{{howto|title=export a DXF for use in AutoCAD
| Make sure that a Geo Plugin is present in your project. To learn more about Geo Plugins check out the Geo Plugin below
| Make sure that a Geo Plugin is present in your project. To learn more about Geo Plugins check out the [[Geo Plugin]] page.
| Open the [[Geo Data Wizard]], which will assist with importing data.
| Select "Export AutoCAD DXF reference" from the [[Geo Plugins]]drop down menu.
| When importing for the [[Current Situation]], opt to import [[Building]]s.<br>When importing for the [[Future Design]], opt to import [[Measure]]s.
| In the export dialog leave the two default attributes as is but make sure that you select a valid CRS for the area you will be working in.
| Select the [[DXF]] file, either as a local file on your computer or on the [[Geo Share]].
| Choose the right Geo Plugin from the drop down list. This will be used to generate the [[DXF]] layers when exporting.
| Select the layers in the [[DXF]] file to import.
| Click on "Export file" when you are ready. A DXF file will be generated based on the Geo Plugin links.
| Follow the remaining steps in the [[Geo Data Wizard]] to select and import the features as desired.
| You can now open the [[DXF]] and start designing in AutoCAD.
| Finish the [[Geo Data Wizard]] to finalize the data import process.
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{{video|link=https://youtu.be/DyLB7XuHots|description=Video tutorial on exporting a DXF file [[Project]].}}
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Revision as of 09:15, 29 March 2023

DXF Files can be exported from the Tygron Platform directly to be used as a base in an AutoCAD Drawing. The video below explains how this works.

Editor → Tools (Ribbon tab) → Geo Plugins (Ribbon bar)
How to export a DXF for use in AutoCAD:
  1. Make sure that a Geo Plugin is present in your project. To learn more about Geo Plugins check out the Geo Plugin page.
  2. Select "Export AutoCAD DXF reference" from the Geo Pluginsdrop down menu.
  3. In the export dialog leave the two default attributes as is but make sure that you select a valid CRS for the area you will be working in.
  4. Choose the right Geo Plugin from the drop down list. This will be used to generate the DXF layers when exporting.
  5. Click on "Export file" when you are ready. A DXF file will be generated based on the Geo Plugin links.
  6. You can now open the DXF and start designing in AutoCAD.
Video tutorial on exporting a DXF file Project.

How-to's

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