> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.opencutlist.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.opencutlist.org/features/parts/parts-list/cutting-diagrams/export.md).

# Export

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This feature was introduced in version 6.0.0 and updated for the new cutting diagram engine in version 7.0.0.
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You can export cutting diagrams drawings into SVG or DXF files. This feature is useful, in particular, to transfer cutting diagrams to other CNC or laser cutter software.

Each panel (or board) of the cutting diagram is exported in a **separate file**, named `bin_001.svg`, `bin_002.svg`, ... (grouped bins are exported once, as `bin_002_to_004.svg`). All files are placed in a common directory, named according to the name of the material and the thickness (or section).

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Bins hidden in the cutting diagram are not exported.
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## Configuration

After generating a cutting diagram, click on the **Export** button to open the configuration dialog.

### Supported Formats

Cutting diagrams can be exported in the following formats:

* **SVG** : [Scalable Vector Graphics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SVG)
* **DXF** : [AutoCAD DXF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AutoCAD_DXF)
  * **DXF Structure** : Layers or Layers + Blocks

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The **Layers** structure draws all lines flat, distinguishing between different line types using layers only. This structure offers greater compatibility with third-party software.

The **Layers + Blocks** structure creates one block per part and inserts these blocks as many times as the parts are repeated. This structure offers more flexibility for editing the diagram in a CAD software.
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### Export options

* **Unit** : Define the unit used in the exported file.
* **Smoothing** : Smooth circles and arcs. [*Learn more*](/features/smart-export-tool.md#smoothing).
* **Merging Mode** : [Learn more](/features/smart-export-tool.md#merging-mode)
  * *Basic* : The part shape is exported with one layer per depth.
  * *Outline + Drillings + Overflow* : Separates the outer contour of parts from their holes, and applies an **Overflow** to the surfaces bordering contours and holes. The overflow must be smaller than or equal to the spacing configured in the cutting diagram.
* **Paths** : Enable the use of edges, which are not associated with a face contained in the part, to export them as a path. [Learn more](/features/smart-export-tool.md#paths).

Each element can be enabled or disabled, and its stroke and fill *(SVG only)* colors customized:

* **Panel** (or **Veneer Sheet**, **Dimensional**, **Edge Banding**): the bin itself.
* **Parts**, with their **depths**, **holes** and **paths**.
* **Identifiers**: the identification texts of parts.
* **Off-cuts**.
* **Cuts**.

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The shapes of parts are only exported if **Shape of Parts** is enabled in the **Display** tab of the cutting diagram.
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