Subject: File formats that can be exported

The following table describes the file formats that can be exported.

Export formats

Format

File extension

Details

Bitmap

.bmp

Graphics file

Collaborative Design Activity (Collada)

.dae

Interactive three-dimensional graphics file format used by 3D graphics applications (three-dimensional entities are exported, including ACIS entities)

Design Drawing

.dgn

Distribute your drawing to others for review, editing, and markup using other CAD programs such as Bentley® Microstation®

Design Web Format

.dwf

Distribute your drawing to others for using with Autodesk® software and tools

Enhanced Windows Metafile

.emf

Graphics file

Industry Foundation Classes

.ifc

Distribute your drawing to others for review, editing, and markup in other BIM applications

Portable Document Format

.pdf

Distribute your drawing in 2D or 3D to others for using with Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® and Adobe® Acrobat

Scalable Vector Graphics

.svg

Graphics file and Web development language

Stereolithography

.stl

Graphics file used for prototyping and 3D printing three-dimensional models

Wavefront Technologies Object Format

.obj

File used for 3D modeling and 3D printing

Windows Metafile

.wmf

Graphics file

You can also export ACIS solids, regions, and surfaces to an ASCII file (*.sat) that you can use in other programs.
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