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    justinvoltz2417
    Posts: 12
    Registered: ‎11-16-2010
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    IPT File > DWG or DXF File

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    03-22-2011 01:16 PM

    Hello I'm having trouble making a DWG or DXF file from a IPT file. I use Autodesk Inventer Professional 2011. I'll give you a run down as to what I do to......

     

    Once my part is designed in Inventor I do:

    -Save as

    -save copy as 

    -and I go to click on DWG or DXF but I do not have that listing. 

     

    Ive attached a screenshot. Any suggestions?

     

    Thanks

     

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    *Expert Elite*
    Posts: 21,728
    Registered: ‎04-20-2006

    Re: IPT File > DWG or DXF File

    03-22-2011 01:20 PM in reply to: justinvoltz2417

    Environments>AEC Exchange>Save as DWG Solids.

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    galba1
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    Registered: ‎03-09-2011

    Re: IPT File > DWG or DXF File

    03-23-2011 07:46 AM in reply to: JDMather

    Hello: I wish to save my 2D drawing as a DXF in inventor.


    Currently, I save it as a DWG in inventor as you said above and then converted it in AUTOCAD to a DXF.  I will continue to do this unless it's an option in inventor.


    Thanks


    John

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    *Expert Elite*
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    Re: IPT File > DWG or DXF File

    03-23-2011 07:55 AM in reply to: galba1

    Simply Save Copy as type dxf.

     

    or

    if the part is flat you don't even need a 2d drawing.  Simply click on the face and select Export to dxf.

     

    http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=294976&page=1

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    galba1
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    Registered: ‎03-09-2011

    Re: IPT File > DWG or DXF File

    03-23-2011 08:17 AM in reply to: JDMather

    Wow, thanks that works great! I really appreciate the help.

     

    Inventor is a great program.

     

    John

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    rowemanDJ88
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    Registered: ‎06-10-2011

    Re: IPT File > DWG or DXF File

    06-10-2011 10:55 AM in reply to: justinvoltz2417

    I need to save a dwg into inventor 2011. not having any luck. Any suggestions would be wonderful

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