DXF Export for SolidWorks is an AutoCAD DXF file export add-in for SolidWorks®. This add-in gives SolidWorks the ability to export 3D solid data from a SolidWorks part and assembly document to 3D solids or meshes in an AutoCAD DXF file.

DXF Export for SolidWorks reads the solid models from the current SolidWorks part or assembly and writes them as 3D solids in an AutoCAD DXF file. It can also tessellate the solid bodies into individual triangular meshes. These meshes are then exported to a DXF file as 3D Polyface Mesh, 3D Face, Line or Point objects.

DXF Export for SolidWorks is very easy to use. It adds new commands to SolidWorks. Once installed, it automatically loads itself into SolidWorks and adds a new submenu called "DXFExport" to the SolidWorks menu containing these newly added commands.

Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of DXF Export for SolidWorks by clicking on the "Download" link below. We are confident that during the trial period (10 days or runs, whichever is earlier) you will find DXF Export for SolidWorks extremely useful. Later when you decide to buy the software please return to this page and click the "Buy" link to place your order. In the order process you will be asked to enter the Lock that appears in the product registration dialog box (which appears when you run any of the "DXFExport" commands). We will create and send you your Key by e-mail within one business day. To avoid disruption in your workflow we urge you to place your order before the trial period ends.

(10.23 MB)

($195)

Note: Downloading this software indicates your acceptance to the SYCODE Software License Agreement. DXF Export for SolidWorks is priced at $195 only. This is the price of a single user license. For your bulk-licensing needs please contact us.

Installation & Usage

Since DXF Export for SolidWorks is an add-in for SolidWorks, it must be loaded into the SolidWorks environment before it can be used. Please follow the simple instructions in the DXF Export for SolidWorks ReadMe document which is copied into the installation folder. After you have loaded the add-in file into SolidWorks, Simply click on the menu items in the "DXFExport" sub menu to run these new commands. Truly, software made simple!

The 'DXFExport' submenu consists of the following commands:

• Export - Export meshes to a DXF file
  
  
• Help - Display the DXF Export for SolidWorks help file
  
  
• Register - Register your copy of DXF Export for SolidWorks
  
  
• About - Display the DXF Export for SolidWorks About box

The DXFExport submenu

DXF Export for SolidWorks comes with detailed documentation for each command as well as a tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time. There is also an online version of the help file which you can view by clicking the link below.

Online Help

The DXF File Format

The AutoCAD DXF (Drawing Interchange Format, or Drawing Exchange Format) is a CAD data file format, developed by Autodesk as their solution for enabling data interoperability between AutoCAD and other programs. DXF was originally introduced in December 1982 as part of AutoCAD 1.0, and was intended to provide an exact representation of the data in the AutoCAD native file format, DWG (Drawing), for which Autodesk didn't (and doesn't) publish specifications.

DXF is probably one of the most widely supported vector formats in the world today. DXF is rich in features, including: support for 3D objects, curves, text, associative dimensioning, etc. Although DXF was developed to represent the data used in a CAD program, it is used by many programs as a "least common denominator" format for the exchange of many different types of data, most commonly vector-oriented information but also text and 3D polygons.

Customization

If you want DXF Export for SolidWorks to work in a different way to suit your workflow, do let us know. We will customize the add-in to suit your specific needs.