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Solid Edge (from version 2019)


Described are export settings for the CAD system “Solid Edge” from version 2019. With the recommended settings you ensure that the drawing file can be read by infra CONVERT in the best possible way.

GGenerally, it should be noted that fonts must be installed on the respective PC when processing drawing files in an exchange format, such as DXF, DWG or PDF.
SeeDealing with missing fonts

If an export result is not satisfactory despite the configuration recommendations, we will be happy to support you directly.


Content

 • DXF/DWG export
 • IGES export
 • PDF export


DXF/DWG export

Documentation of the manufacturer for DXF/DWG export: Siemens-documentation: DXF/DWG export.

Recommended configurations:

General: DXF/DWG version DXF and DWG files can be loaded up to and including AutoCAD version 2023.

 Solid Edge AutoCAD Translation Wizard Save as > Save as translated > Autocad© documents (*.dxf)/(*.dwg) (File type) > Options.
└ File version: see “General - DXF/DWG version” above

Version 2019:
 Sheet options Save as > Save as translated > Autocad©-Documents (*.dxf)/(*.dwg) (File type) > Options > Next (Step 2 from 7).
└ All sheets into individual files: Yes

Version 2019
 Fonts Save as > Save as translated > Autocad©-Documents (*.dxf)/(*.dwg) (File type) > Options > Next (Step 5 from 7).
└ Remove dependency from fonts: No

Version 2019:


IGES export

Documentation of the manufacturer for IGES export: Siemens documentation: IGES export.

Recommended configurations:

 IGES Export Wizard Save as > Save as translated > Autocad© documents (*.iges;*.igs) (File type) > Save.

So far, there are no known default settings that should be set.


PDF export

Documentation of the manufacturer about PDF export: Siemens-Dokumentation: PDF export.

Recommended configurations:

 PDF Export Wizard Save as > Save as translated > Adobe Acrobat documents (File type) > Options
└ Save colors as black: No
└ Transparent drawing view backgrounds: No
└ Grid display in PDF: No
└ Print quality: 600dpi
└ Sheet options: All sheets

Version 2019:

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