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Exporting nested 2D sketches in single DXF for manufacturing?
guillermo_lovato
Member Posts: 7 ✭
Hello,
i need to export a nested 2D DXF of several nested sketches(essentially a flat pattern) for manufacturing(cutting), parts(solids) or 3D files are no good, i have made a sketch of my part and used featurescript auto layout but auto layout only works in parts so i had to extrude the part into a sketch now i have a nest of parts that i can't do anything with, as selecting each face and exporting to dxf only exports a single one and if you select more than one the export to dxf dissapears.
¿is there any way to do this?
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Caden_Armstrong
Member Posts: 195 PRO
You are correct that the option for DXF seems to disappear when selecting multiple faces. And I don't see any work arounds.
What is weird is that the option is supported with the Onshape API.
I've created custom integrated applications in the past that allow multiple faces to be exported as a single DXF.
Might be best to make an improvement request.www.smartbenchsoftware.com --- fs.place --- Renaissance
Custom FeatureScript and Onshape Integrated Applications1
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You are correct that the option for DXF seems to disappear when selecting multiple faces. And I don't see any work arounds.
What is weird is that the option is supported with the Onshape API.
I've created custom integrated applications in the past that allow multiple faces to be exported as a single DXF.
Might be best to make an improvement request.
Custom FeatureScript and Onshape Integrated Applications
Off the top of my head, the only thing I can think of is that it is possible to export multiple DXFs via the sheet metal feature, if there are multiple parts derived from the same sheet metal feature.
There is a workaround. Make an Onshape drawing for what you want and then export the drawing to DXF. Your drawing can be a blank format if you choose that option during the create drawing workflow as well:
The drawing can contain views of as many parts as you need, within reason.
You can also create a view of the entire part studio as well:
For anyone interested,
I've added a new tool to my Onshape app Renaissance to allow for exporting multiple faces as DXF.
Just click some faces in the same plane, and click export.
I'm hoping its just a temporary work around until Onshape adds the option natively.
Custom FeatureScript and Onshape Integrated Applications