DXF Export (ML184)

Tekla Structures
Not version-specific
Tekla Structures
Environment
Not environment-specific

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System component DXF Export (ML184) combines the extensions NC Files and DSTV to DXF Converter from Tekla Structures. And it can also generate a report csv file.

General tab

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OptionDescription
NC File setting

Choose what parameter setting of the NC Files *1 extension of Tekla Structures you use.

Option:

  • CS_DXF_Export
DSTV to DXF Converter setting

Choose what parameter setting of the DSTV to DXF Converter *2 extension of Tekla Structures you use.

Option:

  • CS_DXF_Export
  • standard
Report for csv fileChoose what report to use to create a csv file, the template extension must have the extension .csv.rpt to show in this selection. You can also create your own report to use with this extension.
Use model subfolderFill out you’re subfolder within the model folder to use for the created files, if not filled out then the subfolder NC_dxf is used.
Use defined folderFill out a folder somewhere on your systems to use for the created files.
Open folder

Open the (sub)folder with the files in Explorer.

Complete path to dxf file

With this parameter, control when there is a field that contains .dxf, the value of the field is completed with the path definition chosen in one of the folder parameters.

About tab

Information about the "build" date of the tool. This date may differ from the date in the tool you are using, but the content may nevertheless be the same. This date may be required when you contact the helpdesk.

 

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*1 NC files

The extension NC Files is included within Tekla Structures and can be found in the "Menu" in the "Export" tab.

 

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There is already a predefined setting for the extension DXF Export ML184 in the NC Files, this setting is defined to correctly export contour plates to dxf files for use on machines.

For assistance with this extension we advise that you use the help documentation of this extension by pressing F1 when on the form of this extension.

*2 DSTV to DXF Converter

This extension can be found in Applications and Components.

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There is already a predefined setting for the extension DXF Export ML184 in the DSTV to DXF Converter, this setting is defined to correctly export contour plates to dxf files for use on machines.

For assistance with this extension we advise that you use the help documentation of this extension by pressing F1 when on the form of this extension.


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