Shapefile

Export Shapefile

Create ESRI Shapefile output for GIS applications.

Overview

Shapefile export writes CAD drawing data to .shp output.

Use auto-split by geometry type when exporting mixed CAD object types, because Shapefile datasets normally store one geometry type per layer.

Common vector workflow

This format uses the common export workflow: selection, object types, attributes, export options, and output path.

Steps

Run EXPORTGEO_SP or click Spatial Data > Export.
Select Shapefile in the Select Export Format window.
Complete the format-specific options window.
Choose the output path when prompted.
Wait for the progress window to finish.
Open the output in the target application and review the exported data.

Export to Shapefile dialog

Best Practices

Confirm the drawing CRS before export.
Use layer-based selection when layers already represent logical GIS layers.
Keep only the required object types enabled.
Use the curve approximation step carefully for curved geometry.
Review the exported file in the receiving application before delivery.

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