Save output as dxf

The .dxf File Format

The CAD data file format called Drawing Exchange format (.dxf) is an international standard which enables data interoperability between AutoCAD and other programs.

The 'Save output as dxf' checkbox option

When nested layout(s) are generated after the execution of a nesting job, CAMWorksNesting always saves the nested layout(s) as assembly file(s).

CAMWorksNesting also provides the optional feature to save the nested layout(s) which are output in the .dxf format. This is provided in the form of a Save output as dxf checkbox option in the Nesting Data group box within the Create Nesting Job dialog.  

Specifying the Folder Location to save the .dxf files which are output:

• The folder location to save the .dxf files generated after executing a nesting job should be specified in the field next to the Save output as dxf checkbox.

• This field is enabled only when the Save output as dxf checkbox is checked.

• Use the  button given next to this field to browse to the folder where the .dxf files are to be saved.

• When the Save output as dxf checkbox is checked and a nesting job is executed, the nested layouts generated will be saved in the .dxf file format in the folder location specified in this field.

Saving the nested layout which is output in .dxf file format:

• When the Save output as dxf checkbox is checked and the nesting job is executed:

• The nested layout generated will be saved in the .dxf file format.

• The .dxf files will be saved to the folder location specified in the Nesting data group box.

• If multiple nested layouts are generated (saved either as separate configurations or as separate assembly files), then a separate .dxf file will be created for each nested layout that is output. These files will be saved in the folder location specified in the Nesting Data group box.

• The nested layout(s) generated will always be saved in the assembly file format (.sldasm) irrespective of whether the Save output as dxf option is used or not. The assembly files will be saved to the Output Assembly File Location.

• When the Save output as dxf checkbox is not checked, then the nested layout(s) which are generated after executing a nesting job will be saved only in the assembly file format (.sldasm).

Assigning Default Settings:

By default, the Save output as dxf checkbox is checked.

You can assign or change the default settings within CAMWorksNesting to specify whether the Save output as dxf checkbox should be checked or unchecked whenever the Create Nesting Job dialog is opened for a new nesting job. This setting is available in the DefaultValues.ini file.

To understand how to assign or change this setting, click here.