DWG and DXF files can be read by other CAD programs (such as AutoCAD). In addition, they can be printed by service bureaus and opened in rendering programs. The Vectorworks translator exports DWG/DXF files for AutoCAD versions
2007/2008/2009, 2004/2005/2006, 14/LT98/LT97, and 13/ LT95. Exporting to version 12 and above is recommended to preserve the maximum file integrity (use the latest version possible for best results). 

Saves all records of a particular format as a file that can be used in a database program, such as FileMaker Pro and Microsoft Access. Vectorworks provides a variety of formats to select from when exporting records as a database, including comma-delimited, tab-delimited, merge, DIF, and SYLK.

EPix/Piranesi
(Renderworks required)

EPSF (Encapsulated PostScript Format) files can be read by many graphics and desktop-publishing programs. The Vectorworks translator exports EPSF files in Illustrator 88 format. EPSFs contain all drawing elements except color bitmaps. Vectorworks exports these files with high resolution and full accuracy. 

Exports the file as an image file in formats like JPG, Photoshop, BMP, and others. The image can then be imported into other applications or used in web pages. S

Export PDF (Quartz Only)

This command is available on the Macintosh when Quartz Imaging is enabled. It exports the current file to a PDF document in the specified location.

This command is available on the Macintosh when Quartz Imaging is disabled. It exports a vector image of the current file in the specified location.

Exports graphics files in Metafile format for inclusion in virtually any Windows program, including AutoCAD and word processing programs. There are two versions of Metafiles: standard (pre-Windows 95) and enhanced. Vectorworks supports the enhanced version.

QuickTime VR Object
(Renderworks required)

QuickTime VR Panorama
(Renderworks required)

Writes out the current file as a series of VectorScript commands. These commands can then be used as part of a VectorScript script or as a guide for learning.

Worksheet files can be read by spreadsheet programs, such as Microsoft Excel, as well as by some word processing programs. Export all rows or only selected rows of a worksheet. Because many of these programs have different format requirements, Vectorworks provides a variety of formats to select from when exporting files as a worksheet, including comma-delimited, tab-delimited, merge, DIF, and SYLK. 

Creates an SAT file for exporting ACIS 3D solids. The Export Solids as Trimmed Surfaces option exports a solid as several different ACIS “bodies” (for example, a cube exports as six ACIS bodies). If this option is deselected, a solid is exported as a single body.

Export Simple VectorScript (3D only)

Creates an exported VectorScript designed to be easy to import into programs like Strata Software products

Export Stereo Lithography (3D only)

Vectorworks 10, 11, 12, and 2008

Saves a copy of the file in a format that can be opened and manipulated in an older version of Vectorworks.