The following table lists the features of the various methods of sharing drawings with AutoCAD users:
| Use Case | Proxy Graphics | Object Enabler | Export to AutoCAD (DWG or DXF) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of AEC objects in other AutoCAD-based applications | View, plot AEC objects and design data; no manipulation of objects | View, plot, copy, manipulate AEC objects and design data | View, plot, manipulate exploded AEC objects |
| Status of AEC objects in other applications | AEC objects are displayed as proxy graphics with no intelligence | AEC objects are maintained as intelligent objects | No AEC objects |
| Multiple representations of objects in different viewports | No | Yes | Separate exploded copies are generated |
| AEC objects still exist when reopened in the software | Yes | Yes | No |
| Drawings used in a previous version | Yes | No | Yes |