Exporting Drawings

Section Pro can export drawings to three file formats: DXF, SVG, and JSON. All exports use the 2D edge data stored in the drawing mesh object.

Step 1: Select the Drawing

In the Drawings list, click the drawing you want to export to make it active.

Step 2: Open the Export Dialog

In the Export sub-panel (below the drawings list), click Export Drawing. A file browser opens.

Step 3: Configure the Export

Setting	Description
File Type	The output format: DXF, SVG, or JSON.
Unit	The unit system used for coordinates in the exported file. Choose from Meters, Centimeters, Millimeters, Inches, or Feet.

Set the desired filename and path, then click Export Drawing.

Note

If the filename does not end with the correct extension for the chosen format, the correct extension is appended automatically.

Format Notes

DXF (default)

Industry-standard 2D CAD format. Compatible with AutoCAD, FreeCAD, LibreCAD, and most other CAD applications. Edges from all layers (Section, Projection, Hidden) are exported.

SVG

Scalable vector graphics. Suitable for web display, illustration software, and laser cutting. Edges are exported as <line> elements.

JSON

Raw edge data as a JSON array. Useful for writing custom scripts or importing into applications that do not support DXF or SVG.

Tips

• Use the Limit Distance projection option when creating the drawing to reduce the number of edges and keep the exported file clean.

• To export only specific edge types (e.g., only the section outline without projection edges), select the edges by layer in Edit Mode first and delete the unwanted edges from a copy of the drawing object. Alternatively, create another separate drawing for the section with only the desired edge layers enabled.

• Make sure you Refresh the drawing before exporting if the scene geometry has changed since the drawing was created.