SolidWorks Batch Export Optimize Your Workflow
From SOLIDWORKS to Shop Floor—Simplified. Cut your DXF export time by 80%.
How It Works
Three simple steps to laser-ready DXF files
Open Your Design
Open any part, assembly, or drawing in SOLIDWORKS—sheet metal or not.
Click Export
Configure layers, metadata, and bend lines. One click exports all flat parts.
Send to Fabrication
Get clean, laser-ready DXFs with quantities, metadata, and optimized geometry.
Manual Export vs CADshift
See how much time and effort you save
| Task | Manual Export The old way | With CADshift The smart way |
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| Export 50 parts from assembly | ~2 hours (open each part) | ~2 minutes (one click) |
| Add quantities to DXF files | Manual lookup & typing | Automatic from BOM |
| Trim bend lines for etching | Edit in AutoCAD after | Built-in, automatic |
| Export non-sheet-metal thin parts | Not possible natively | Smart detection |
| Add metadata (material, thickness) | Copy/paste manually | Embedded automatically |
| Control DXF layers | Limited options | Full layer configuration |
| Ensure correct bend orientation | Manual verification | Auto-orient up-bends |
| Remove intermediate contours | Manual editing required | Laser cutting optimization |
Average time saved: 2+ hours per assembly
Built for Your Shop
From sheet metal to structural steel, CADshift adapts to any fabrication workflow
Sheet Metal Fabricators
Brackets, enclosures, panels—export entire assemblies with bend lines and metadata in minutes.
HVAC Contractors
Ductwork, dampers, and fittings with proper bend lines ready for shop fabrication.
Structural Steel
Base plates, gussets, and connection plates with embedded part data for fabrication.
Custom Enclosures
Electrical cabinets, machine guards, and housings with precise cutout details.
...and any other industry that needs clean, fabrication-ready DXF files
Smarter DXFs, Faster Fabrication
Quickly generate clean, laser-ready DXF files with smart features like bend line trimming, thin part detection, and embedded metadata from custom or calculated properties.
PDF on Steroids
Don't just save as PDF, insert QR codes and watermarks too! Just tell us which drawing property you like to use and we will take care the rest.
Export drawings to PDF and place a nice QR code on pages you like.
Insert water mark into your PDF drawings from solidworks. Convert drawing properties to watermarks.
Flexible Input Sources
Export DXFs from parts, assemblies, or drawings. CADshift adapts to your workflow.
Smart DXF from Any Part
Export flat patterns from single-body, multi-body, sheet metal, or standard parts. CADshift auto-detects the optimal face and generates clean DXFs.
- Multi-body support
- Auto face detection
- Configuration aware
One-Click Assembly Export
Export all flat parts from assemblies in one operation. Reads BOM structure and exports each part with correct quantities.
- BOM integration
- Auto quantity tracking
- Batch processing
Drawing-Driven Export
Export from drawing views or BOM tables. CADshift identifies flat parts and exports with full metadata control.
- View-based export
- BOM table reading
- Layer control
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Choose the plan that fits your workflow. Upgrade anytime.
Basic
Enhance your design process using CADshift with basic features
- Float license supported
- Batch export as dxf
- Insert notes in the dxf files
Professional
Best ValueEnhance your design process using CADshift advanced features
- What comes in basic plan
- Automatically detect thin parts suitable for laser cutting
- Make sure dxf files are exported with the most up-bends
Compare All Features
See exactly what's included in each edition
| Feature | Basic $549/year | Professional $699/year |
|---|---|---|
| DXF Export | Included | Included |
| PDF Export | Included | Included |
| Custom file naming | Included | Included |
| Layer configuration | Included | Included |
| Bounding box export | Included | Included |
| Metadata export | Included | Included |
| Assembly export | Included | Included |
| Drawing/BOM export | Included | Included |
| Float license supported | Included | Included |
| PDF QR codes | Included | Included |
| PDF watermarks | Included | Included |
| Trim bend lines | Not included | Included |
| Thin part detection | Not included | Included |
| Laser cutting optimization | Not included | Included |
| Priority support | Not included | Included |
Engineering Students, This One’s for You!
Built on years of engineering expertise, this plugin is now 100% FREE for students.
- Multi-format export
- Easy to use
- Trusted by professionals
- Ideal for your projects
- Compatible with SOLIDWORKS
- Now FREE for students!
Ready to streamline your DXF workflow?
Start your free trial today. No credit card required.
Frequently asked questions
If you can't find what you're looking for, email our support team and we will get back to you.
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Can I use this plugin on 3d Experience platform?
No, we only support desktop version of SOLIDWORKS
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Can I cancel anytime?
You can cancel at any time during your subscription. You will not lose access to the app during that billing period.
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Do I need to register my card details for a trial copy?
No you do not need to enter any payment information for trial.
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What version of solidworks does your plugin support?
We support 2018 and newer versions.
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Can I share my license with my colleagues?
Yes, you can transfer your license to anyone in your team by unregistering your PC and then sharing your product key with the other person. A license can be used by one computer at any moment.
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What are the features of the plugin?
Our plugin exports parts into dxf format. These parts could be in a drawing or assembly or a part document. They do not have to be modeled with SOLIDWORKS sheet-metal, if they are suitable for laser-cut our program will export them. It allows you to writes specific information about the part _ i.e; meta data_ into the dxf file. It makes sure the side with highest up-bends is facing upwards. And lets you control the layers in the dxf file.
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Do I need AutoCAD on my PC to use this plugin?
No, our plugin does not rely on AutoCAD or DraftSight to generate the DXF files. It only needs SOLIDWORKS. But to open the generated DXF files you would need a software like AutoCAD.
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Our workstations might not be connected to Internet all the times. Can I still access the application?
Yes you can. We only required Internet connection during Install, Un-install and once every ninety (90) days to refresh the license file.
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Do you provide any discounts for students?
Yes, CADSHIFT is free for Students. Our software will know if you have a student license of SOLIDWORKS and will not ask for a product key at the end of the trial period.
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