Export in ai.\ dxf. file with Tabs

[Max2 (Max)]

Hello everyone.

Help me find a solution, please. How can I export a file to ai. / dxf. with bridges / tabs saved. When I export, the bridges disappear. Is this even possible? I found your answer.

"Yes, you can set the tabs as you’d like, then with the shape selected,

• Go to: ‘Edit’→’Convert to Cut (debug)’ to bake the tabs into a copy of that shape
• With that new shape selected, then go to ‘File’->‘Export’->‘Save as SVG’ "

But I don’t have this button in the edit tab .Thanks

[berainlb (PY)]

This may have moved under the Help menu. Take a look there.

[Max2 (Max)]

Thanks, I found this button. But it still doesn’t save with tabs. Two solid lines, one overlaid on the other

[berainlb (PY)]

Convert to Cut will result in the “cut” shapes overlaying the original. Make sure you’re not dealing with 2 sets of shapes. The “cut” debug shapes should reflect the incorporated tabs.

[Max2 (Max)]

Got it. Great. That’s right. And what if I have a complex drawing? How can I select and save only the top line with Tabs?

[berainlb (PY)]

This is really no different than any other object management but here are some tips:

1. After the Cut debug, the previous selection will remain as-is, move that as necessary or move to a different layer.
2. The Cut debug shapes should be automatically placed above the original layer. Simply grab and move after it’s created. It should move as a group.

[Max2 (Max)]

Great. Thanks, everything works. God bless you) Sorry for the last stupid question. Have a nice day