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Exporting 2D DXF/DWG Files

Export Drawing File Dialog

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1 AutoCAD File Format Options - • Split Wall Assemblies Into Layers - The
.dxf and .dwg files created by Chief lines that represent wall layers can be
Architect can be compatible with a variety of exported onto different layers, allowing
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AutoCAD versions. Specify which version them to be displayed separately. See
“Wall Type Definitions” on page 383.
from the drop-down list.
• Select Export Only Displayed Layers to
2 The Layer Options settings allow you export only those layers that are displayed
to control the layers associated with the on screen. This is what always occurs
file being exported. See “Layers” on page when exporting from layout, but is not an
184. available option in layout files.
• Select a Layer Set to for the drawing • Select Export all used and named lay-
being exported. See “Layer Sets” on page ers to export all layers that either have
187. Not available in layout files. something on them or have a layer name
• Click the Define to open the Layer Dis- specified. Not available in layout files.
play Options dialog and modify the Other Options
selected Layer Set. Not available in layout 3
files.
• Scaling Unit - Select the unit of measure-
ment to be used. For best results, choose
You can create a custom layer set to inches or feet for Imperial plan or layout
accommodate desired naming conven-
tions or display attributes. files, or metric units for metric files. See

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