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#* To select a [[PartDesign_Body|PartDesign body]] in the [[Tree_view|Tree view]] only the body itself or its last feature should be picked.
#* To select a [[PartDesign_Body|PartDesign body]] in the [[Tree_view|Tree view]] only the body itself or its last feature should be picked.
#* Be careful when you use {{KEY|Ctrl}}+{{KEY|A}} to select all objects: this will also select invisible objects which in most cases should not be exported.
#* Be careful when you use {{KEY|Ctrl}}+{{KEY|A}} to select all objects: this will also select invisible objects which in most cases should not be exported.
#* Avoid using a [[Std_BoxSelection|Box selection]], {{KEY|Shift}}+{{KEY|B}}, in FreeCAD version 0.18 and earlier as it can select PartDesign bodies twice, resulting in duplicate objects in the exported file.
#* Avoid using a [[Std_BoxSelection|box selection]], {{KEY|Shift}}+{{KEY|B}}, in FreeCAD version 0.18 and earlier as it can select PartDesign bodies twice, resulting in duplicate objects in the exported file.
# There are several ways to invoke the command:
# There are several ways to invoke the command:
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|File → [[Image:Std_Export.svg|16px]] Export...}} option from the menu.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|File → [[Image:Std_Export.svg|16px]] Export...}} option from the menu.

Revision as of 15:30, 18 March 2020

Std Export

Menu location
File → Export...
Workbenches
All
Default shortcut
Ctrl+E
Introduced in version
-
See also
Std PrintPdf, Import Export, Import Export Preferences

Description

The Std Export command exports selected objects to a different file format. Many file formats are supported and for some formats multiple export options exist. See Import Export for more information.

Usage

  1. Select one or more objects.
    • To select a PartDesign body in the Tree view only the body itself or its last feature should be picked.
    • Be careful when you use Ctrl+A to select all objects: this will also select invisible objects which in most cases should not be exported.
    • Avoid using a box selection, Shift+B, in FreeCAD version 0.18 and earlier as it can select PartDesign bodies twice, resulting in duplicate objects in the exported file.
  2. There are several ways to invoke the command:
    • Select the File → Export... option from the menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+E.
  3. Select the correct file format in the dialog box.
  4. Enter a filename.
  5. Press the Save button.

Options

  • Press Esc or the Cancel button to abort the command.

Notes

Preferences

  • See: Import Export Preferences.
  • The last used file location is stored: Tools → Edit parameters... → BaseApp → Preferences → General → FileOpenSavePath.
  • The last used export filter is stored: Tools → Edit parameters... → BaseApp → Preferences → General → FileExportFilter.