# Export DXF from 3D Model

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-dxf-from-3d-model/35336>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [November 26, 2024, 10:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-dxf-from-3d-model/35336 "2024-11-26T22:02:02Z")\
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**Author:** ![Gary1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/db5fbb/32.png) [@Gary1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gary1)\
**Post date:** [November 26, 2024, 10:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-dxf-from-3d-model/35336/1 "2024-11-26T22:02:02Z")

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I am trying to figure out how I can export my 3D model in Shapr3D into a DXF usable for a laser cutter.  
I projected one side of a cube and isolated it. When I export to DXF, the drawing is missing the rectangle representing the perimeter of the side. I have been tinkering with this all afternoon and am frustrated! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Gary

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**Author:** ![SCALEMODEL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/77aa72/32.png) [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Post date:** [November 26, 2024, 10:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-dxf-from-3d-model/35336/2 "2024-11-26T22:13:45Z")

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I can try to help. Could you screenshot what you projected in shapr.

Also the screenshot of the import to see what your missing in your lasercut preview.

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**Author:** ![jean-philippe2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/jean-philippe2/32/27353_2.png) [@jean-philippe2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jean-philippe2)\
**Post date:** [November 26, 2024, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-dxf-from-3d-model/35336/3 "2024-11-26T22:24:55Z")

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Hi,  
1 . Create the model in modeling mode  
2 . Select the body you want to export  
3 . Create a Drawing and go to File \> Export to DXF

 ![1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/2/0/20398bdf00581191d6e482df14854de7d1a542e1.jpeg)  
 ![2](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/d/8/d8b3f0587891489871c0e03b1a9429a8995346f0.png)

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**Author:** ![Gary1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/db5fbb/32.png) [@Gary1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gary1)\
**Post date:** [November 26, 2024, 11:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-dxf-from-3d-model/35336/4 "2024-11-26T23:02:20Z")

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> [@SCALEMODEL](#):
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> I can try to help. Could you screenshot what you projected in shapr.
> 
> Also the screenshot of the import to see what your missing in your lasercut preview.

Will only let me attach one pix.

Isolated:

 ![Isolated](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/c/2/c2b68691d561895c4b19c179f5886a0f3b5678d8.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Gary1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/db5fbb/32.png) [@Gary1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gary1)\
**Post date:** [November 26, 2024, 11:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-dxf-from-3d-model/35336/5 "2024-11-26T23:03:15Z")

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Toolpath:

 ![Tool Path](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/f/5/f52e0389531b0166acaeb9448253e628504a47ad.jpeg)

Thankyou! Gary

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**Author:** ![SCALEMODEL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/77aa72/32.png) [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Post date:** [November 27, 2024, 2:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-dxf-from-3d-model/35336/6 "2024-11-27T02:39:15Z")

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When I look at your sketch in shapr it looks like its facing the FRONT.

For DXF sketch export you want to rotate it so that sketch is facing the TOP.

Sketch facing Front

 ![Screenshot 2024-11-26 at 6.29.24 PM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/1/1/1150a2c983ffed6588119c457dfb086037606698.jpeg)  
Import in QCAD I get this:  
 ![Screenshot 2024-11-26 at 6.37.20 PM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/b/e/be7aa07e9f5f02afa0e4ed595e509d1227697410.jpeg)

VS

Sketch facing Top

 ![Screenshot 2024-11-26 at 6.29.45 PM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/c/e/ce34b92a1f60c64878d5c750b4d561aa9940fc1f.jpeg)  
 ![Screenshot 2024-11-26 at 6.37.23 PM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/4/b/4bf49c0f080549f658b1b30457cac21d95701f3d.jpeg)