topic Please add DXF as an option to the export command in AutoCAD Forum

Please add DXF as an option to the export command

steven_dusek — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:29:59 GMT

I create a lot of parts to be run on a cnc router. As things are set up now I have export the individual parts as a dwg. then save them as a dxf. It would be very helpful to export them directly as a dxf. If this is an option already, please tell me where I can find it.

Re: Please add DXF as an option to the export command

DGCSCAD — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:34:48 GMT

Try the DXFOUT command.

Re: Please add DXF as an option to the export command

ChicagoLooper — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:11:33 GMT

Hi @steven_dusek

You don't need to export. You can use SAVEAS command.

The save as command will provide the option to save your dwg file to dxf format.

Re: Please add DXF as an option to the export command

CGBenner — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:53:15 GMT

@steven_dusek

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Re: Please add DXF as an option to the export command

steven_dusek — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:16:54 GMT

I do know about save as dxf. the advantage of Export is you can Export a selection from a drawing file. I create multiple CNC patterns in a single file. Currently I have to Export the individual patterns as a DWG. Then save those multiple dwgs and dxf files. It would be much easier to Export the patterns directly to dxf.

Re: Please add DXF as an option to the export command

DGCSCAD — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:19:49 GMT

Use the WBlock command and change the output to DXF.

Re: Please add DXF as an option to the export command

pendean — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:45:16 GMT

@steven_dusek What you want is not available, and you can't make it show up, but you can open a support ticket and ask for it then in 2-3-5-10-20years from now it might appear. Might.

In the meantime... you can customize with LISP or other programming language to create the interface and settings you prefer if the other tips offered are not to your liking. Let everyone here know how you would like to proceed for additional guidance.

Re: Please add DXF as an option to the export command

DGCSCAD — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:23:21 GMT

It's absolutely possible:

Re: Please add DXF as an option to the export command

pendean — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:35:38 GMT

@DGCSCAD wrote:
It's absolutely possible:

I'll assume you are simply missed the OP only wants DXF out ability inside EXPORT command, nothing more, and I directed them to explore your tip and others too.