# CAD / DXF Export

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<summary>Can I export DXF/DWG/CAD file?</summary>

Yes, you can export DXF and DWG files. To do so, when in option view click on export button in top bar and select one of those exports under "2D"

**Video guide:** [laiout lessons - How to export your floorplans into the format you need](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23e9rrxvUCE)

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<summary>Is my DXF/DWG exported in my prefered units?</summary>

Yes, cad files are exported in preferred units set in company profile.

**Video guide:** [laiout lessons - How to export your floorplans into the format you need](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23e9rrxvUCE)

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<summary>What elements are exported to CAD?</summary>

All elements you see in 2d view of your layout will be exported to CAD. That means the original building elements, generated zones, partitions and furniture.

**Video guide:** [laiout lessons - How to export your floorplans into the format you need](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23e9rrxvUCE)

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<summary>Are layers exported to CAD?</summary>

Yes, exported CAD drawings are organised into layers. All CAD exports will contain layers representing generated rooms and furniture. When exporting from serviced floor, it will contain simplified set of layers representing walls, glazing, pillars, window sills and railing, and annotations representing preserved rooms. When exporting fro Pro floor, it will contain original layers of the drawing that were retained during the cleaning process.

**Video guide:** [laiout lessons - How to export your floorplans into the format you need](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23e9rrxvUCE)

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<summary>Are furniture pieces block references in DXF/DWG export?</summary>

Yes, furniture items are represented as block references in the CAD export.

**Video guide:** [laiout lessons - How to export your floorplans into the format you need](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23e9rrxvUCE)

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<summary>Are my layers from original cad file preserved in my export?</summary>

They are preserved when exporting from Pro. The file however won't contain layers deleted during cleaning process.

**Video guide:** [laiout lessons - How to export your floorplans into the format you need](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23e9rrxvUCE)

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<summary>Can I safely open the DXF/DWG export in my CAD software?</summary>

Yes, our exports are safe to open in CAD softwares.

**Video guide:** [laiout lessons - How to export your floorplans into the format you need](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23e9rrxvUCE)

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