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====== CATIA V5 R19 ======
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This manual describes how to export drawing files in DWG, DXF and IGES formats (→[[en:infra-convert:user:terms#Drawing data format|Drawing data format]]) from the //CATIA V5 R19// CAD system. The recommended settings ensure that the drawing file can be read by #@IC_HTML@# in the best possible way.
These instructions can also be applied analogously to the following and possibly further program versions:
* CATIA V5 R18
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• [[en:infra-convert:user:cadexp:catia_v5_r19#DWG export]]\\
• [[en:infra-convert:user:cadexp:catia_v5_r19#DXF export]]\\
• [[en:infra-convert:user:cadexp:catia_v5_r19#IGES export]]
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==== DWG export ====
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^ Step ^^ Action/Result ^
^ 1 ^ Customize compatibility settings | Open the //Options// menu (Menu bar> **Tools** > **Options**).\\ \\ Open the **Compatibility** entry via the directory tree of the //Options// menu (in the **General** subdirectory).\\ \\ Bring the **DXF** tab into the foreground, select the following settings and confirm with **OK**.\\ \\ **Note** Contrary to the setting in the screenshot, the setting "Export blocks: One level" is preferred.\\ {{ :en:infra-convert:user:cadexp:cadexp_catia_v5_r19_01.png?nolink&600 |}} |
^ 2 ^ Export drawing | In the menu bar, click on **File** > **Save as**.\\ \\ The file manager opens.\\ \\ Select **dwg** as the file type and complete the saving process as usual. |
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==== DXF export ====
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^ Step ^^ Action/Result ^
^ 1 ^ Customize compatibility settings | Open the //Options// menu (Menu bar> **Tools** > **Options**).\\ \\ Open the **Compatibility** entry via the directory tree of the //Options// menu (in the **General** subdirectory).\\ \\ Bring the **DXF** tab into the foreground, select the following settings and confirm with **OK**.\\ \\ **Note** Contrary to the setting in the screenshot, the setting "Export blocks: One level" is preferred.\\ {{ :en:infra-convert:user:cadexp:cadexp_catia_v5_r19_01.png?nolink&600 |}} |
^ 2 ^ Export drawing | In the menu bar, click on **File** > **Save as...**.\\ \\ The file manager opens.\\ \\ Select **dxf** as the file type and complete the saving process as usual. |
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==== IGES export ====
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^ Step ^^ Action/Result ^
^ 1 ^ Customize compatibility settings | Open the //Options// menu (Menu bar > **Tools** > **Options**).\\ \\ Open the **Compatibility** entry via the directory tree of the //Options// menu (in the **General** subdirectory).\\ \\ Bring the **IGES 2D** tab into the foreground, select the following settings and confirm with **OK**.\\ {{ :en:infra-convert:user:cadexp:cadexp_catia_v5_r19_02.png?nolink&600 |}} |
^ 2 ^ Export drawing | In the menu bar, click on **File** > **Save as...**.\\ \\ The file manager opens.\\ \\ Select **ig2** as the file type and complete the saving process as usual. |
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