Job Editor Menu > File Menu > Export

This command is used to export data into an IGES file.

Command Sequence

1. Select menu: File | Export | IGES. The Export IGES Wizard dialog box appears.

2. Verify the Export IGES file options you want to use, and press "Next". The Layer Options appears.

Note: For description of each option, see below: Export IGES Options

Note: The IGES format has undergone many version changes in the past 5-10 years, and some older systems may not be able to read newer IGES files. If this is the case, try selecting the IGES version (5.0, 5.1,5.2,5.3) compatible with your system.

3. If the layer names need to be changed, type-in the desired filename in the text boxes.

4. Using the check boxes in the Export column, select the layers you want to export, or deselect the layers you do not want exported. To Set All/Clr All, right-click within the Export column.

5. Map layers to IGES levels.

6. Select the IGES file to create.

Note: If you would like to always export your files to a specific folder, you may define the "Export Folder" in the Fab3000 Settings Dialog.

7. Click "Ok" to begin exporting the IGES file.

8. Once export IGES is complete, a Status & Import log are available for your review. If Fab3000 encounters any errors or warnings during export, they will be displayed here.

9. Click button "Finish" button to exit.

Export IGES Options

IGES Units:

Select the units to use for the exported IGES file. Choose from Inch, Millimeter, Micron, etc.

Text Output:

Specify how to output IGES text (if any):

Ignore: Text will be omitted from the IGES file.

Note (Type 212): Text will be output using IGES type 212.

Outline (Type 106-63): Text will be exploded, and output using IGES Type 106-63.

Path Output:

Determine how to output paths with non-zero widths.

Line Weight (106-11): Paths will be output using a centerline and single width.

Outline (Type 106-63): Paths will converted to polygons using the IGES Type 106-63.