# How do I export as a vector file

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-export-as-a-vector-file/24372>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [February 26, 2023, 1:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-export-as-a-vector-file/24372 "2023-02-26T01:07:28Z")\
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**Author:** ![Mikewinters617](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecb155/32.png) [@Mikewinters617](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mikewinters617)\
**Post date:** [February 26, 2023, 1:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-export-as-a-vector-file/24372/1 "2023-02-26T01:07:28Z")

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Hi, I woudl like to export as 2D I want to save in format I can use in a Laser cutter.

I can draw my shapes with no problem, but when I try to save it as a 2D drawing, or as an image, or DFX, it wants me to “select image” and it will not let me select anything, because my drawing is flat.

Pretty frustrated

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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:** [February 26, 2023, 2:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-export-as-a-vector-file/24372/2 "2023-02-26T02:34:13Z")

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Don’t use the Drawing menu. Use the Sketch menu, and export as DXF. Also, use the Top view when doing this. You may have to rotate your sketches. Lastly, give the design some thickness. i.e.: a solid body.