Export to Single-Layer DXF

[vindashtri]

Another software I use requires single-layer dxf files, and when I try to export (using save copy as), I get a dxf with no features. How can I get a single-layer dxf out of Inventor. I have AutoCAD as well if I need it or its tools.

[kacper.suchomski]

Try this:

Select a surface in the model, right click, select Export surface.

You can do it in a flat pattern or in a model.

[vindashtri]

I should've clarified. I'm not working with a 3-D model, but rather a dxf that seems to be behaving abnormally. My goal is to flatten the dxf without losing features. I have attached the file.

[kacper.suchomski]

What do you do with this file in Inventor? Describe your workflow.

[vindashtri]

This is a dxf output from another software, and I was hoping I could use inventor to flatten it. I'm working on a solution with AutoCAD that I think can work consistently. I appreciate the help

[kacper.suchomski]

This geometry is flat; or does not show all the information.

[Frederick_Law]

Yeap, it is single layer flat dxf.  With some locked dimensions.

[Frederick_Law]

In AutoCAD, select everything then enter command:

chprop la 0

"Change Property Layer 0"

You can make custom command with that.  Probably can add select all to it:

_ai_selall chprop la 0