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Export to AutoCAD (SCH)
Created: July 28, 2015 | Updated: March 09, 2018
| Applies to versions: 15.1, 16.0, 16.1, 17.0, 17.1, 18.0 and 18.1
Now reading version 18.0. For the latest, read: Export to AutoCAD (SCH) for version 21
The Export to AutoCAD dialog
Summary
This dialog provides controls to edit the properties of a file to be exported in the DWG or DXF format and allows you to export the current Schematic document to an AutoCAD *.DXF or *.DWG file graphic data.
Access
The dialog is accessed from the schematic editor by selecting File » Export » DXF/DWG from the main menus. From the resulting file browser, choose a location in which to save the exported file then click Save.
Options/Controls
Options
- AutoCAD Version – use the drop-down menu to select the version of AutoCAD that is compatible with the exported file.
- Format – select the format (DWG or DXF) of the exported file.
- Units – select whether the exported file uses Metric or Imperial measurement units for the dimensional data.
Schematic Options
- Include Template – check this option to include the current template graphics in the exported AutoCAD file.