Export flat pattern as DXF

Export a Sheet Metal Flat Pattern as a DXF file and save it to your computer or a project in Fusion.

1. Open a design that contains a Sheet Metal Flat Pattern or create a new one.

2. In the Browser, locate the Flat Pattern you want to save as a DXF.

3. Right-click the flat pattern name and select Activate.

4. On the toolbar, click Export DXF .

   The Export Flat Pattern As DXF dialog displays.

5. Select a unit type to export the DXF in.

   Note: The design's active unit type is the default for the exported DXF.

6. (Optional) Check Convert Splines to Polylines to enable conversion of splines to polylines, then specify a tolerance:

   • Tolerance Enter the maximum allowable deviation between the converted polylines and the original splines.

7. Specify additional Visible Geometry to include:

   • Center Lines: Includes the bend center lines.
   • Extent Lines: Includes the bend extent lines.

8. Click OK.

   The Export DXF dialog displays.

9. (Optional) Enter a new file name.

10. Specify the file Type option as DXF.

11. Specify a location to save to.

12. Click Save.

The flat pattern is exported as a DXF and is saved to the specified location.

Tips

• Use Convert to Polylines if your laser cutter does not support splines.
• Outer profiles, interior profiles, bend center lines, bend extend lines and text will each be assigned to a different layer in the DXF.