Export

Updated November 30, 2023 22:04

You can export your Shapr3D projects to use in other CAD software or share them with others.

Export your projects

From the modeling space, access the Export tool through any of the following:
- From the file menu, go to File > Export…
- Select Share > Export tab > Export Project.
Choose between any of the available tabs to export your preferred format.
- All formats - Shows all recommended and other available formats
- 3D model - Formats compatible with 3D models such as .shapr, .x_t, or .step
- 3D print - Files compatible with 3d printing
- Sketch - Available sketch files such as .dwg and .dxf
- Drawing - Available drawing files such as .dwg or .dxf
- Image - Available image files such as .png or .jpeg
If applicable, customize your project details.
Select Export.
In the Save As dialog, enter a file name and choose a location where you want to save your exported file.
Select Save.

From the modeling space, access the Export tool through any of the following:
- Select Settings > Export.
- Select Share > Export tab > Export Project.
Select the Usage or Format tab:
- Usage - Select how you want to use your exported file:
  - 3D Model – Formats compatible with 3D models: Parasolid model part file, STEP file, IGES file, HQ STL file, HQ 3MF file, OBJ file.
  - 3D Print – Files compatible with 3D printing: STL file, 3MF file
  - Augmented Reality – Files compatible with augmented reality: Apple USDZ
  - Drawing – Available drawing files: DWG file, DXF file, PDF file
  - Image – Available image files: PNG file, JPEG file
  - Shapr3D Project – Shapr3D native format: Shapr3D file
  - Sketches – Available sketch files: DWG file, DXF file, SVG file
  - Visualization – Renders your model in the Visualization space
- Format - Directly choose a format for your exported file.
  Note: If you select a DWG or DXF file, choose the Drawing or Sketches tab based on your preferred usage.
Select Continue.
If applicable, customize your project details.
In the Save This File dialog, specify how you want to share the file:
- Save to Files
- Send via Mail
- Share with...

Access the Export tool through any of the following:
- From the Mac menu, select File > Export…
- From the modeling space, select Share > Export tab > Export Project.
Select the Usage or Format tab:
- Usage - Select how you want to use your exported file:
  - 3D Model – Formats compatible with 3D models: Parasolid model part file, STEP file, IGES file, HQ STL file, HQ 3MF file, OBJ file.
  - 3D Print – Files compatible with 3D printing: STL file, 3MF file
  - Augmented Reality – Files compatible with augmented reality: Apple USDZ
  - Drawing – Available drawing files: DWG file, DXF file, PDF file
  - Image – Available image files: PNG file, JPEG file
  - Shapr3D Project – Shapr3D native format: Shapr3D file
  - Sketches – Available sketch files: DWG file, DXF file, SVG file
  - Visualization – Renders your model in the Visualization space
- Format - Directly choose a format for your exported file
  Note: If you select a DWG or DXF file, choose the Drawing or Sketches tab based on your preferred usage.
Select Next.
If applicable, customize your project details.
In the Save As dialog, enter a file name and choose a location.
Select Save.

You can customize your projects when exporting with the following details:

File name – Enter a name for your project.
File Format/Output Format – You have several options: AP203, AP214, AP242, text, ASCII, and binary. The latter is the default format since it’s more common and compact.
Include Dimensions – Any locked dimensions in your project will be preserved.
Include Hidden Items – Turn on the switch if you want hidden items to be saved in the export.
Include Mesh Bodies – Turn on the switch if you want mesh bodies to be saved in the export.
Include Hidden Sketches – Turn on the switch if you want hidden sketches to be saved in the export.
Include Vertex Colors – Turn on the switch if you want to preserve vertex colors in the export.
Resolution – Set the quality of the export. If you want to set a custom resolution, you can set the deviation and angle tolerances.
Save Each First-Level Item Separately – Turn on the switch if you want to export your project in separate, organized files. These files are then compressed into a ZIP file.
Save Each Sketch Plane Separately – Turn on the switch if you want to export your project in separate, organized files. These files are then compressed into a ZIP file.
Units – Set the unit of your export to millimeter, centimeter, meter, inch, or foot.

Learn more by watching the video below:

For information on how to edit the dimensions of a sketch, visit Editing sketch dimensions.