Exporting Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) Files

• File menu > Export > Save as type > Scalable Vector Graphics (*.SVG)

The vector-based SVG format makes it possible to exchange graphical data between many applications. Both editable Spline or editable poly objects with associated RGB color data as object colors or materials are supported with this format. You can export 3ds Max files to this format.

To export scene geometry to an SVG file:

1. From the File menu, choose Export. Or, to export only the current selection, choose Export Selected.

   The Select File To Export dialog opens.

2. Enter the file name, optionally with the .svg filename extension. If you don’t enter the extension, open the Save As Type drop-down list and choose Scalable Vector Graphics (*SVG).
3. Click Save.

   The exporter dialog opens.

4. Set parameters manually, or choose the name of the target program from the Preset drop-down list. For details, see the dialog interface section below.
5. Click Export.

   During export, a dialog showing progress and the names of exported objects opens. When the export is finished, click DONE to return to 3ds Max.

SVG Export Options Dialog

See the options below for exporting Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files.

Shape Options group

Layer Order From Z Position

If selected, the shape's relative Z location to other exported shapes is used to set the SVG layer order.

Tip: This can be useful for defining the order in which shapes will draw when the SVG file is being used in a 2D application.

Export Renderable as Stroked

If selected, the renderable spline thickness value is set as the SVG stroke width. The color of the stroke will be set to the wire color of the shape.

Export pivots

If selected, the shape's pivot is set as the SVG transform origin. If this setting is not enabled, the pivot of the SVG file will be positioned at the top left corner of the file.

Important: You will need to round trip your file to verify it's transform origin and make any necessary changes. Often, it can default to being centered.

Color Options dropdown

Fill color from wire color

If selected, the shapes will be represented in the SVG file as being filled and the wire color will be used as the color of the fill.

No fill

If selected, shapes will not be filled in the SVG file and only the vector data will be exported.