# Exporting a vector image

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-a-vector-image/20436>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [July 18, 2022, 10:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-a-vector-image/20436 "2022-07-18T22:19:56Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Lb22](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/779978/32.png) [@Lb22](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lb22)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2022, 10:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-a-vector-image/20436/1 "2022-07-18T22:19:56Z")

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I created a model of a set in Shapr3D, now I need to export the pieces to be laser cut in sheets of wood. I laid out the different pieces on a single plane thinking that since you can export vector images I would be able to export the top view as a svg to send to the laser cutter as I had done before with SketchUp.

The svg however is only exporting drawings that were never made into 3d objects, but I made mine 3mm thick so that I could piece them together in 3d space.

I’ve tried to flatten my pieces back down, but the program won’t allow this.

Need help badly, I don’t have time to build my set again in another program.

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**Author:** ![McD](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/mcd/32/15504_2.png) [@McD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/McD)\
**Post date:** [July 19, 2022, 2:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-a-vector-image/20436/2 "2022-07-19T02:45:01Z")

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You are correct in using the top view. Export the sketches only. I don’t even do the 3D version. Let me double check the steps I use.