Validate before export
Catch issues before export, with clear statuses for checks that need review or must be resolved first.
Material missingAmbiguous orientationOvercam requiredComplex curvesBall-cut path missingIncompatibleDouble-sided milling
Clean, layered DXF output from Onshape models.
Validate your models, preview the generated files, and export structured DXFs from Onshape for 2.5-axis CNC and sheet-based manufacturing workflows.
Install from App StoreFree downloads during beta. No subscription required yet.
Works with part studios, assemblies, and imported STEP/Parasolid geometry.
Features
A faster route from 3D model to machine-ready DXF.
Avoid drawing workarounds, face-by-face exports, and manual DXF assembly.
Companion custom feature
Prepare models before export by adding overcam geometry, creating ball-cut toolpath edges, and marking parts to exclude from the DXF package.
OvercamBall-cut edgesExclude from DXF
Catch changes before export
If the design history or configuration changes after validation, you’ll be warned so you can revalidate the model before generating files.
Design historyConfiguration
Preview layered DXFs
Review generated DXFs in the browser before downloading, with colours showing toolpath type and layer names giving tool size and depth for machinists.
Cut outsideCut insidePocketHoleBall cutV-cut
Example layer: 3MM_HOLE_8MM
indicates a 3 mm hole, 8 mm deep
FAQs
Questions before you install?
What manufacturing workflows is it for?
DXF Exporter is designed for 2.5-axis and sheet-based workflows. That includes CNC routing, laser cutting, plasma cutting, and similar processes. People use workflows like this for cabinetry, casework, staircases, furniture, and plenty of other things we probably haven't thought of yet.
What is Onshape?
Onshape is browser-based 3D CAD software. DXF Exporter runs inside Onshape, and Onshape has a free plan for public documents. You can create an account at onshape.com.
Can I use models from Fusion, SOLIDWORKS, or other CAD tools?
Yes. If you can import the model into Onshape, you can use it with DXF Exporter. Common routes include STEP and Parasolid.
What does the downloaded DXF package include?
Downloads are organised by material and include generated DXF files plus a report to help you review what was exported. Layer names add machining detail such as tool type, tool size, and depth.
Do I need to prepare my model before exporting?
Not perfectly. Validation helps identify anything that needs attention before export. Assigning materials controls how files are organised in the download, and the companion custom feature can help resolve key issues.
Will it work for 3-axis or complex 3D machining?
No magic here, unfortunately. DXF Exporter is built for 2.5-axis and sheet-based DXF workflows. For complex 3D toolpaths, a full CAM system is still the right tool.
What manufacturing workflows is it for?
DXF Exporter is designed for 2.5-axis and sheet-based workflows. That includes CNC routing, laser cutting, plasma cutting, and similar processes. People use workflows like this for cabinetry, casework, staircases, furniture, and plenty of other things we probably haven't thought of yet.
Can I use models from Fusion, SOLIDWORKS, or other CAD tools?
Yes. If you can import the model into Onshape, you can use it with DXF Exporter. Common routes include STEP and Parasolid.
Do I need to prepare my model before exporting?
Not perfectly. Validation helps identify anything that needs attention before export. Assigning materials controls how files are organised in the download, and the companion custom feature can help resolve key issues.
What is Onshape?
Onshape is browser-based 3D CAD software. DXF Exporter runs inside Onshape, and Onshape has a free plan for public documents. You can create an account at onshape.com.
What does the downloaded DXF package include?
Downloads are organised by material and include generated DXF files plus a report to help you review what was exported. Layer names add machining detail such as tool type, tool size, and depth.
Will it work for 3-axis or complex 3D machining?
No magic here, unfortunately. DXF Exporter is built for 2.5-axis and sheet-based DXF workflows. For complex 3D toolpaths, a full CAM system is still the right tool.
BETA
Free downloads during beta
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