
Exporting DXF from solid view
For import into CAD modeling programs, such as those produced by Autodesk, Ashlar-Vellum or SolidWorks, LensForge can export the lens surfaces in Autodesk's DXF™ format.
The exported file contains a minimal header, then a sequence of 3DFACE entities describing the shape of the lens surfaces, then a sequence of 3DLINE entities describing the ray trajectories. The lens surfaces are faceted for DXF export.
To export DXF:
- Press the Export button on the solid view window toolbar. The export dialog sheet will appear.
- Enter the name of the DXF file you wish to write (no need to enter the ".dxf" suffix).
- Press the "Save" button to finish.