Export layers to an AutoCAD file

  1. Open the job from which you want to export the information, if it is not already open.
  2. Select the Takeoff tab, if it is not already active.
  3. Select Estimating > Earthwork > Export > AutoCAD.
  4. On the CAD Export window, select Browse.
  5. On the Save As window, browse to the folder where you want to save the AutoCAD file.
  6. In the File name field, enter a descriptive name for the AutoCAD file.
  7. In the Save as type field, select one of the following file formats for the export:
    • DWG files
    • DXF files
  8. Select Save.
  9. In Export Layers on the CAD Export window, select the layers you want to export. You can hold the Ctrl key to select multiple layers.
  10. In the Version field, select the version of AutoCAD for the export file.
  11. In the Export As area, select one of the following options:
    • Lines - Select this option to export the contours for each selected layer.
    • Mesh - Select this option to export a mesh of each selected layer.
      Note: The Export As area is not available if you are exporting the substrata or the proposed trench layer. In that case, the application exports a mesh of each layer only.
  12. If you selected the Mesh option button, in the Grade area, select one of the following options:
    • Sub Grade - Select this option to export the sub grade information.
    • Finished Grade - Select this option to export the finished grade information.
      Note: The Grade area is not available if you are exporting the substrata or the proposed trench layer. In that case, the application exports the finished grade.
  13. To export the layers that are currently selected, select OK.
  14. Select OK on the export confirmation message.