Exporting to a DWF file
DWF files allow you to distribute your drawing to others for viewing in a Web
browser, reviewing, and editing using free Autodesk® software and tools.
DWF files can be viewed in a Web browser if DWF Viewer is also installed on
the computer. DWF Viewer is a free tool from Autodesk®.
Exporting a DWF file is similar to saving a standard drawing file, except you
specify options for how you want to save the DWF file.
To export a drawing to a DWF file
- Do one of the following:
- Choose File > Export To File.
- Type export, and then press Enter.
- In Save As Type, choose Design Web Format (dwf).
- Specify the name of the file you want to create.
- Click Save.
- Choose how you want to export:
- DWF File Version – Choose the DWF file version you
want. Version 4.2 exports entities on the Model tab only (no layouts).
Version 5.5 exports the current layout only. Version 6.0 exports the current
layout or all layouts.
- DWF File Format – Choose the desired file format.
Compressed binary files have a smaller file size than uncompressed binary
files. ASCII files have the largest file size.
- Layout to Export – Choose whether to export the current
layout only, or all layouts in the drawing.
- Click OK.
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