How to export a DXF

DXF Files can be exported from the Tygron Platform directly to be used as a base in an AutoCAD Drawing. The video below explains how this works.

Editor → Tools (Ribbon tab) → Geo Plugins (Ribbon bar)

How to export a DXF for use in AutoCAD:

1. Make sure that a Geo Plugin is present in your project. To learn more about Geo Plugins check out the Geo Plugin below
2. Open the Geo Data Wizard, which will assist with importing data.
3. When importing for the Current Situation, opt to import Buildings.
   When importing for the Future Design, opt to import Measures.
4. Select the DXF file, either as a local file on your computer or on the Geo Share.
5. Select the layers in the DXF file to import.
6. Follow the remaining steps in the Geo Data Wizard to select and import the features as desired.
7. Finish the Geo Data Wizard to finalize the data import process.

Video tutorial on exporting a DXF file Project.

How-to's

• How to set the Geo-location of a DXF
• How to set the unit of measurement for a DXF
• How to deal with a long processing DXF import