# Export 3d DXF file / Export only shows planes instead of 3d body

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-3d-dxf-file-export-only-shows-planes-instead-of-3d-body/22145>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [October 27, 2022, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-3d-dxf-file-export-only-shows-planes-instead-of-3d-body/22145 "2022-10-27T09:16:55Z")\
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**Author:** ![bodalgo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/bodalgo/32/17428_2.png) [@bodalgo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bodalgo)\
**Post date:** [October 27, 2022, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-3d-dxf-file-export-only-shows-planes-instead-of-3d-body/22145/1 "2022-10-27T09:16:55Z")

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Hello,

I struggle with exporting a 3D dxf file of an object. When I export it, the DXF file will only show a 2d version with planes instead of bodies. In the picture you see to the left the object I want to export and to the right how the export looks:

 ![dxf](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/2/5/257ac49fb80e95a7c1cae2d04d74c1984ba3199e.jpeg)

Does anybody know what I am missing here?

NB: I have to use DXF, the acryl cutting company will only accept dxf.

Best

Armin

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**Author:** ![KPeter](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/kpeter/32/7644_2.png) [@KPeter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KPeter)\
**Post date:** [October 27, 2022, 10:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-3d-dxf-file-export-only-shows-planes-instead-of-3d-body/22145/2 "2022-10-27T10:01:46Z")

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Hi Armin!

At the moment, 3D DXF is not supported by Shapr3D as an import/export format. To export 3D bodies, please use X\_T, STEP, or IGES formats.

Does your vendor accepts 3D DXF only?

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**Author:** ![bodalgo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/bodalgo/32/17428_2.png) [@bodalgo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bodalgo)\
**Post date:** [October 27, 2022, 10:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-3d-dxf-file-export-only-shows-planes-instead-of-3d-body/22145/3 "2022-10-27T10:04:41Z")

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Hi Peter,

yes, that is issue here. They only accept 3D DXF.

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**Author:** ![jcclow](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/jcclow/32/23888_2.png) [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Post date:** [October 27, 2022, 1:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-3d-dxf-file-export-only-shows-planes-instead-of-3d-body/22145/4 "2022-10-27T13:50:58Z")

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Hey Armin…if you want, send me your file as a STEP or IGES and I can convert it in AutoCAD. If you get it to me ASAP I can get it back to you while I’m at work.