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# CAD / DXF Export

## 2D CAD Export

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<summary>Can I export DXF or DWG files?</summary>

Yes. When in option view, click the Export button in the top bar. You can export both 2D and 3D CAD files: choose DXF or DWG under "2D" for a flat plan, or select DWG under "3D" if you need a three-dimensional file.

**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 or DWG exported in my preferred units?</summary>

Yes. CAD files are exported in the preferred units you have set in your company profile, so you do not need to convert them manually.

**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 the 2D view of your layout are exported to CAD. That includes 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 contain layers representing generated rooms and furniture. When exporting from a Serviced floor, the file contains a simplified set of layers representing walls, glazing, pillars, window sills, railings, and annotations for preserved rooms. When exporting from a Pro floor, the file contains the 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, so they behave as reusable components in your CAD software rather than being flattened to individual lines.

**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 the original CAD file preserved in my export?</summary>

Yes, when exporting from Pro. The file will preserve your original layers, apart from any that were deleted 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>Can I safely open the DXF/DWG export in my CAD software?</summary>

Yes. Our exports are safe to open in all major CAD software packages and follow standard DXF and DWG conventions.

**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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## 3D DWG Export

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<summary>Can I export my floor plan as a 3D DWG?</summary>

Yes. 3D DWG export is available as a new option in the existing CAD export flow. When in option view, click the Export button in the top bar and choose DWG under the "3D" section. Your floor plan will be exported as a three-dimensional DWG file ready to open in your CAD or BIM software.

**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 software can I open a 3D DWG in?</summary>

A 3D DWG is a native AutoCAD file, so it opens directly in AutoCAD without conversion. It can also be imported into Revit, SolidWorks, and ArchiCAD, giving you flexibility across the most common CAD and BIM platforms.

**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>Does 3D DWG replace 2D DXF or DWG export?</summary>

3D DWG complements the existing 2D DXF and DWG exports rather than replacing them. Both remain available, so you can choose whichever fits your workflow: flat 2D for plan drawings, 3D DWG for spatial coordination and BIM handovers.

**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 is included in a 3D DWG export?</summary>

The 3D DWG export includes the same elements as the 2D CAD export, presented in three dimensions. That means the original building elements, generated zones, partitions, and furniture, all with height and depth so they are ready for use in a 3D coordination environment.

**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 there any specific settings I need to know about for 3D DWG?</summary>

The 3D DWG export uses the same preferences and units set in your company profile as your other CAD exports, so no additional configuration is required. The file is ready to open and work with straight away.

**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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