You can copy, print or plot the parts in the same way you produce output for other lines in Maxsurf. The most common option is likely to be export of a DXF file for use by a CAD or CAM system.

You can export one or more parts from the Part window

To save a DXF file of a part or parts:

Ø        Bring the Part window to the front

Ø        Select the part from the pop-up menu at the bottom left

Ø        Choose Export from the File menu

A dialog will appear allowing you to copy one or more parts

Ø        Click the check boxes to specify which parts to copy

Ø        Click OK

The usual copy dialog will appear allowing you to specify the format and scale of the exported parts

Ø        Choose the DXF and 2D copy options

Ø        Click OK

Ø        Type in a name and select a destination folder for the DXF file

You will then be able to read this file into any DXF compatible CAD or CAM system. You can also export the parts into a 3D DXF file by going to the Perspective window and using Export DXF and choosing the 3D DXF option.

When exporting data from Workshop as a 2D DXF file, there is an option to export the line as a series of polylines or a series of polylines and arcs.  Controllers of different cutting machines work better with different polyline data.  If you wish to export arc segment data you need to specify the maximum radius of arc that you wish to be exported as arc data rather than polyline data.  For example if a radius of 0.25 m is specified in the radius edit box, all curves with an arc radius of less than 0.25 m will be exported as arc data and all those above will be exported as a series of straight line segment data.  Units used are those currently set in the units dialog box.