# Exporting for laser cutter

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-for-laser-cutter/27082>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [July 30, 2023, 5:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-for-laser-cutter/27082 "2023-07-30T17:52:44Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 30, 2023, 5:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-for-laser-cutter/27082/1 "2023-07-30T17:52:44Z")

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Hello. I’ve designed a 3D acrylic piece that needs to be laser cut, how can I export it in 2D for a laser cutter? So far I have struggled to find a way to do this. Thanks.

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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 30, 2023, 6:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-for-laser-cutter/27082/2 "2023-07-30T18:13:28Z")

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Ensure the sketch is on the Top View. Then export as a DXF under the Sketches menu. Turn off Include Dimensions.