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Create a DXF file two ways in AutoCAD with Point Layout

Use Autodesk Point Layout to create a DXF file during the export process or by using the Create DXF tool.


00:03

When working in Autodesk Point Layout, you can create a DXF file either during the export process or by using the Create DXF tool.

00:13

Note that you should save any changes to your project before creating a DXF, as it reduces file size and can be time-consuming.

00:22

With a project open, the first way to create a DXF file is to right-click in the model space and select Point Layout > Export Points.

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Then, in the General Options group, select the Export DXF file option before exporting.

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The second way to create a DXF file is to right-click in the model space, and select Point Layout > Tools > Create DXF.

00:53

The DxfWizard will take you through a series of steps, with valuable information at each one.

01:00

It is strongly recommended that you perform an audit for any potential errors.

01:07

You also have the option to detach any XREFs that you do not want shown,

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and unlock layers so that they are available for future steps.

01:16

Click Next to advance through each step, or you can choose to Cancel or skip certain steps.

01:24

The last step saves the cleaned drawing to a DXF file.

01:29

Note that if you want your DXF rotated to a specific user coordinate system (UCS), you should set it at this time.

01:38

Otherwise, a world coordinate system (WCS) will be used.

Video transcript

00:03

When working in Autodesk Point Layout, you can create a DXF file either during the export process or by using the Create DXF tool.

00:13

Note that you should save any changes to your project before creating a DXF, as it reduces file size and can be time-consuming.

00:22

With a project open, the first way to create a DXF file is to right-click in the model space and select Point Layout > Export Points.

00:33

Then, in the General Options group, select the Export DXF file option before exporting.

00:41

The second way to create a DXF file is to right-click in the model space, and select Point Layout > Tools > Create DXF.

00:53

The DxfWizard will take you through a series of steps, with valuable information at each one.

01:00

It is strongly recommended that you perform an audit for any potential errors.

01:07

You also have the option to detach any XREFs that you do not want shown,

01:11

and unlock layers so that they are available for future steps.

01:16

Click Next to advance through each step, or you can choose to Cancel or skip certain steps.

01:24

The last step saves the cleaned drawing to a DXF file.

01:29

Note that if you want your DXF rotated to a specific user coordinate system (UCS), you should set it at this time.

01:38

Otherwise, a world coordinate system (WCS) will be used.

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