To export the model geometry to an AutoCAD DXF file,
use the following procedure.
The following table
maps the exported model entities to DXF objects.
STAAD Model Entity
|
DXF Object
|
member
|
line
|
element or surface
|
3Dface
|
solid
|
3Dface (multiple)
|
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Select the
File ribbon tab.
The backstage view opens.
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Select the
Import/Export tab and then one of the
following in the
Export group:
Option | Description |
---|
3D DXF
|
Exports the entire model into a 3D DXF file. A Windows
Save As dialog opens.
|
2D DXF
|
Exports a selected plane of the model into a 2D DXF file.
This option opens the
Export 2D DXF dialog.
|
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If you select the 2D DXF option, you must specify the plane of the
model:
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Select the global plane orientation to you want to use for the
two dimensions.
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Select the node to define where this plane is cut in the
model.
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Select the Options tab and then check the labels to include,
if any, in the DXF drawing.
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Type a Text Size to use for the labels.
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Click
OK.
A Windows
Save As dialog opens.
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Type the name of the exported file and then click
Save.
The model geometry
is exported as a drawing file.