Publishing & exportingExport DXF
Sheet-metal flat pattern straight to DXF for production.
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What this tool does
The Export DXF button exports the active part, typically a sheet-metal flat pattern, to DXF, ready for your laser cutter or waterjet. For individual parts; for an entire assembly at once, use Batch Publish.
How to use it
- Open the sheet-metal part. Make sure a flat pattern exists.
- Click Export DXF.
- The DXF lands in the export folder.
Settings
Inherits all settings from Batch Publish
Naming and target folder are governed by the Publish settings tab.
Target folder & naming
Folder per type, suffix, revision, date.
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Tips
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Does the part not have a flat pattern yet? Use Batch Flatpattern from the assembly to create all flat patterns at once.
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The full toolbox, no payment details needed. Works with Inventor 2025 and higher.