SOLIDWORKS: DXF DWG Export

This video cover key options and workflows for exporting parts and drawings from SOLIDWORKS as 2D DXF and DWG files. The export is performed by a File - Save As operation and choosing DXF or DWG as the file type.

Video timestamps below to jump to a specific section:
0:00 Introduction
0:29 Sheet Metal DXF Export
2:10 Verifying 2D Output
3:38 DXF Export Options
6:30 Part DXF Export (non-sheet metal)
7:25 Drawing DXF Export (also works for Assembly drawings)
9:00 Drawing Scale Settings for DXF Export

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Presented by Ryan Navarro

[timuremrekokcu]

You're awesome. 1:1 Scale tip is amazing. I even didn't know how to do that.

[rakeshpioniri]

Very useful superb explanation thanks for the video

[TROYOSTRANDER]

Any advice for a depth recognizing multi layered dxf export for woodworking with 2.5 axis milling?

[rohitdhongadi]

What is the Library Feature used for in Entities To Export at 5:50 ? Kindly Respond

[dusanskacel]

Please, do you know, how to create a second sheet with no format displayed?
So sheet 1 is fully dimensioned and annotated as a design document, while sheet 2 is never printed but used only for DXF export. I would like to have sheet 2 in a stage with no background of displayed sheet, so I can save 1:1 flatten part without having trouble to fit paper size. We have parts for bending from small bracket with size of a little matchbox to the hopper side wall, 4.5mm thick mild steel sheet metal, with a surface about 2 square meters

[Thatguy-xsge]

I want to export a solidworks 3d model to caddie or Autocad, my probleme is dwg or dxf is a 2d setup that does not help me, any tips how to get a 3d model working in caddie

[chappyaugusto]

As a rule when you import from AutoCAD to solid works auto cad version has to be older version that solid works version its a matter that nobody recall .

[yonatanshenhav]

if the headline of the video says the video discusses DXF files then please don't discuss sheet properties. people don't like their time wasted