How to export DWG/DXF files

Save as DWG: You can save a project view or layout from ArchiCAD to DXF and DWG formats. (DWG save is not possible from a schedule, index or list view.) To save only one part of the view, use the Marquee to delimit the project and select Save As command.
Note: If you are working in AutoCAD and open a DWG that was originally saved from ArchiCAD, an Alert may appear. However, you should go ahead and work with the saved DWG in AutoCAD - no stability problems should result. Read more: AutoCAD alert with DWG written by ArchiCAD

When Save Plan dialog is displayed, choose the format you need (DXF or DWG) and enter the name under which you wish to save the file. The Translator field in the Save dialog box lists the available translators, e.g. built-in translators you will use in most cases. If you don’t know which default translator to use, choose Settings to open the DXF/DWG Translation Setup dialog. Each default translator listed at the top is briefly described in the Description field.

TIP: Use Smart Merge (round-trip conversion) if you are merging the DXF or DWG file back into the same ArchiCAD file from which you saved it, because it can be exchanged the additional information with minimal loss and interference.

Note: if you recognize that files saved from ArchiCAD to DWG or DWF are unusually large, please check the following reasons:
- Attributes: materials, fill types
- Symbol Fills, Symbol Lines explode in DWG or DXF - one line in ArchiCAD can break up to thousands or millions of small lines
- Typical: gravel fill, thick dashed line

DXF-DWG Translation

How DWG data is imported by ArchiCAD depends on the settings used in the DXF/DWG Translator; this dialog box defines how elements in ArchiCAD will be interpreted when importing DXF/DWG files.
Depending on how the Translator is opened, not all settings will be available. For example, if the dialog box is opened during Save as operation, only the Save Options will be listed, but not the Open Options. If the dialog box is opened from the File>File Special menu then all options are listed.

Read the detailed description about DXF-DWG Translator Export Settings

Tips to work with DWG files in ArchiCAD

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