Export Format
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Description
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DXF/DWG
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DWG and DXF files can be read by other CAD programs (such as AutoCADTM). In addition, they can be printed by service bureaus and opened in rendering programs. The VectorWorks translator exports DWG/DXF files in AutoCAD Versions 11-14 formats. Import/export consideration for DXF and DWG are located in the Appendices of this manual.
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EPSF
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EPSF (Encapsulated PostScript Format) files can be read by many graphics and desktop-publishing programs. The VectorWorks translator exports EPSF files in Illustrator 8 format. EPSFs carry all drawing elements except color bitmaps. VectorWorks exports these files with high resolution and full accuracy. By clicking the create button on the Save dialog, you can create a TIFF preview of the image.
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PICT
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PICT files can be read by other graphics programs. Files exported as PICTs carry object-oriented attributes such as thin lines, fill patterns, and object colors. However, the resolution value of these files may be reduced.
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QuickDraw 3D
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In VectorWorks, you can export 3D files in QuickDraw 3D's format. Files exported in this format carry information about 3D objects, including geometry, lighting, and shading. This cross-platform format (Macintosh/Windows) offers consistent files.
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RenderMan (Mac only)
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Files exported in this format can be read by RenderManTM, as well as by other rendering programs that support the RenderMan Interface Bytestream (RIB) format, such as ShowPlaceTM. VectorWorks will export all visible objects in visible layers using the current projection mode for each layer. In addition, you have the option of including VectorWorks shading groups in your export, or of exporting the active layer in your drawing as a single object.
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Database
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Allows you to save all records of a particular format as a file that can be used in a database program, such as FileMakerTM Pro and Microsoft Access. VectorWorks gives you a selection of formats to choose from when you export records as a database including, comma delimited, tab delimited, merge, DIF, and SYLK.
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Worksheet
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Worksheet files can be read by spreadsheet programs, such as Microsoft ExcelTM, as well as by some word processing programs. Because many of these programs have different format requirements, VectorWorks gives you a selection of formats to choose from when you export files as a worksheet including comma delimited, tab delimited, merge, DIF, and SYLK. Using the tab delimited format, for example, creates a file that can be opened as a table in Microsoft WordTM. In addition, VectorWorks allows you to export all rows or just selected rows of a worksheet.
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VectorScript
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Writes out the current file as a series of VectorScript commands. These commands can then be used as part of a VectorScript script or as a guide for learning.
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MiniCAD 6 and MiniCAD 7
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Allows you to save a copy of your file in a format that can be opened and manipulated in an older version of the program. Currently, this includes the formats for MiniCAD 6 and MiniCAD 7.
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WMF (Windows Only)
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Allows you to export graphics files out in the Windows Meta-File format for inclusion in virtually any Windows program, including AutoCAD and word processing programs. There are two versions of WMF files; standard (pre-Windows 95) and enhanced. VectorWorks supports the standard version.
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Image
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Allows you to export image files, including JPEG, Photoshop, BMP, Quicktime Image File and others. You can then import these images into other applications.
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