PDS:Export To CAD/CAM Files

The Export CAD/CAM file format command converts OptiTex files to any of the other CAD File Formats listed in the dialog box. Many times, as different software output slightly different output, setting up the PDS:Export Settings is needed. .

Icon & Location

• PDS Menu: File> Data Exchange> Export to CAD CAM Files
• Modulate Menu: File > Export to CAD CAM Files
• Marker Menu: File> Data Exchange> Export to CAD CAM Files
• Marker Toolbar: System Tools

Operation

1. From the FILE menu choose EXPORT to CAD/CAM Files. The Export to CAD/CAM File dialog box will display.
2. Type in the name of the file to be exported.
3. Click Browse to select the drive and directory where the file is to be exported.
4. Select the desired file format.
5. Click 'Ok'

Export to Cad/Cam dialog

Dialog Explanation

Browse

Opens the directory dialog which allows you to select the drive and directory.

Format

Select the correct CAD File Extension.

Export file format

AI

• Export to AI files is available for PDS from version 10 and 11 only.

OptiTex10.ini
[Export]
ExportAdobe=1

OptiTex11.ini
[Export]
ExportAdobe=1

AI file format

Export Setup

Scale Factor

Set the scale factor.

Don't Build Sizes

By defaults the import process will join all pieces with the same name to one single piece in different sizes and will display then as grading nest (only if sizes are defined in the import file). Checking this option will import all patterns to separate pieces.

Dictionary

Dictionary Dialog Box. See more details here

Layers Table

See more details here

Related Subjects

• Export AAMA for Gerber system
• Import from Cad/Cam files