Resolve and export

Export as complex elements

File(s) created

A single file.

If Layouts / XRef Files is selected: each document becomes a group.

If Convert XRef to smart symbol is selected: each document becomes a block.

Export to model space: the program creates a main document for the layout and a separate file as an external reference (XRef) for each document. The individual documents are always created as .dwg-format files.

Export to paper space: the program creates a single file; each document becomes a movable viewport.

Exploding elements
(in documents)

Always resolved

Depending on the setting in the Explode elements area

Exploding elements
(in layouts)

Depending on the setting in the Explode elements area

Depending on the setting in the Explode elements area

Filtering elements
(in documents)

Print Layouts tool: switch off the corresponding options on the Printer tab in the Selection area, Elements to print -> Set, and select the Currently visible data option for the export.

Depending on the setting in the Transfer elements area

Filtering elements
(in layouts)

Depending on the setting in the Transfer elements area

Depending on the setting in the Transfer elements area

Consider clip boundaries
(using layout windows, for example)

Yes (regardless of the setting made in Transfer)

If Convert XRef to smart symbol is selected:
If a document is placed several times but with different clip boundaries, it may happen that the document is always placed in a clipped or unclipped state in AutoCAD.

Export to model space: No

Export to paper space: Yes

Paper space – model space

Model space

Depending on the setting on the AutoCAD specific tab