Turn SOLIDWORKS sheet metal into production-ready DXF in one click

Flat2DXF runs inside SOLIDWORKS and turns your sheet metal parts and assemblies into clean DXF files, PDF lists, and organized ZIP packages. The files open directly in the CAD program at your laser cutter — no edits, no cleanup needed.

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Runs inside SOLIDWORKS

CAD files stay on your computer

Flat2DXF works locally and your models never leave your machine. Activate your license online, or use offline activation on machines with no internet access.

flat-pattern · bracket_2mm.dxf

CUT_OUTERBENDHOLES

SCALE 1:2 · mm

Panel_A.dxfMaterial_List.pdfTechnical_Data.pdfProduction_Package.zip

Outputs

One export creates the whole production package

Open one part or assembly. With a single export, Flat2DXF produces every output you need — cut geometry, lists, technical drawings, previews, and a ready-to-send package.

SOLIDWORKS

part or assembly

Flat2DXF

one export

5 file formats

DXFXLSPDFZIPPNG

Need just one? Export the whole package, or only the formats you select — DXF alone, PDF alone, and so on.

DXF

Flat pattern DXF

For cutting

Unfolded geometry with correct cut, bend, and hole layers — ready for laser, plasma, and CNC.

XLS

Excel cut list

For lists

Material and cut lists as an Excel sheet — quantities, sizes, and thickness, ready for quoting.

PDF

Technical PDFs

For documentation

Per-part technical drawing sheets with views, dimensions, and title blocks.

ZIP

Organized ZIP package

For handoff

Everything grouped into material and thickness folders, delivered as one ZIP.

PNG

Part images

For preview

PNG previews of each part for quick visual checks and shop-floor reference.

How it works

From open model to production folder

Three steps, without leaving SOLIDWORKS.

.SLDPRT · .SLDASM

Open your model

Start from the sheet metal part or assembly you already work on.

Choose the rules

Set notch type, bend lines, folders, PDF and ZIP options once.

Export the package

Get organized DXF, PDF, and ZIP output ready for review and the machine.

Try it on your own SOLIDWORKS files

Download the free trial and run the full export on your own parts. No payment details needed.

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Example outputsDXF PDF ZIP