SAP2000 models may be exported to DWG (Drawing) format through the process which follows:

1. Within SAP2000, select File > Export > AutoCAD .dxf File, as shown in Figure 1:
   
   
   
   
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   Figure 1 - Export SAP2000 model to DWG format

   
   
   
2. Select AutoCAD .DWG Files (*.DWG) from the drop-down menu within the browse window, as shown in Figure 2:
   
   
   
   
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   Figure 2 - Select file for export

   
   
   
3. Choose the SAP2000 model you wish to export to DWG format from the list of saved files which are available.
   
   
4. Select Save to begin the conversion process. During conversion, the destination software will automatically open and then close. The SAP2000 model will then be available in DWG format.

A few notes which concern this process are as follows:

• AutoCAD or another DWG-supported software must be installed on the desktop to successfully export a SAP2000 model into DWG format. DXF import and export, however, does not require AutoCAD installation on the desktop.

• SAP2000 uses
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  late binding to create AutoCAD entities.

• SAP2000 objects will convert into DWG entities as described in the following table:

See Also

• Import DWG to SAP2000 article

• Export SAP2000 to DXF article