# Problems with DXF export

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-dxf-export/11514>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [February 20, 2021, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-dxf-export/11514 "2021-02-20T19:39:38Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![ShaprFlo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ShaprFlo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ShaprFlo)\
**Post date:** [February 20, 2021, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-dxf-export/11514/1 "2021-02-20T19:39:38Z")

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When trying to export individual parts in .dxf format, as a result I can only see the sketch-objects in top-to-bottom perspective.  
How can I export parts in dxf-format?  
Many thanks

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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:** [February 20, 2021, 9:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-dxf-export/11514/2 "2021-02-20T21:13:32Z")

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Hello! Currently, only sketches can be exported as drawings. You have to project the bodies to a plane (preferably the X-Y plane) to export their contours as a dxf/dwg. The current workflow is explained in the video below:

> **[How do I create 2D drawings from 3D bodies for export?](https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011009419-How-do-I-create-2D-drawings-from-3D-bodies-for-export-)**
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> ℹ️ This feature is available only to Pro users. 
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> You can export your 3D design as 2D drawings in DWG or DXF format. To do so, you need to project the edges of your bodies to any plane. 
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> Go to Me...

Please do not take too much time to get used to this method as the whole drawing feature will change a lot in the future 😉

> **[Drawings | Shapr3D](https://www.shapr3d.com/drawings)**
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> The time of jumping back and forth platforms to create and document your models is soon to be over. With the new feature, you will be able to export your 3D designs as manufacturing-ready drawings.

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**Author:** ![realdrogo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/realdrogo/32/8459_2.png) [@realdrogo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/realdrogo)\
**Post date:** [February 21, 2021, 12:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-dxf-export/11514/3 "2021-02-21T00:11:05Z")

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Will drawing be available for assemblies and groups or just individual bodies? I’m very eager to see how it all works. It’s been “weeks away” for a couple months. 😬 🍿  
Keep up the good work.

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**Author:** ![ShaprFlo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ShaprFlo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ShaprFlo)\
**Post date:** [February 21, 2021, 8:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-dxf-export/11514/4 "2021-02-21T08:03:23Z")

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Many thanks for the quick reply, …but sorry, the video wont start?

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**Author:** ![ShaprFlo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ShaprFlo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ShaprFlo)\
**Post date:** [February 21, 2021, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-dxf-export/11514/5 "2021-02-21T09:16:20Z")

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…sorry, got it on the web, many thanks

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**Author:** ![Istvan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/istvan/32/23668_2.png) [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Post date:** [February 21, 2021, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-dxf-export/11514/6 "2021-02-21T15:01:25Z")

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> [@realdrogo](#):
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> Will drawing be available for assemblies and groups or just individual bodies?

Yes, multi-body drawings will be supported.