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Exporting & Importing

Learn how to export and import.

Export Menu

The Export Menu is located in the Application Button Menu. From this menu you can export information out of the software into different formats.

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PDF

This option allows you to export the 2D view of your design as a PDF file, which is a widely used format for graphic files. The shortcut is (Ctrl + Shift + P).

Export to PDF

For best results, export to PDF in Page Layout.

When you have multiple pages in Page Layout, choosing the PDF option in the Export menu opens the PDF Export dialog.

From here, you can choose which pages to include and either combine them into a single PDF or export each page as its own PDF by clearing the Combine option.

2D Image

This option lets you export the 2D view of your design as a .jpg image file. JPEG is a widely supported format that can be easily viewed and printed on virtually any computer.

Use this option to quickly share a 2D plan of your design with customers or send print-ready files to your print shop.

AutoCAD

This option enables you to save the 2D view of your design in a format called .dxf, which can be easily opened using AutoCAD software.

Note: You can export your design to AutoCAD while in 2D in Design Stages 1 - 9.

Current Project

My Content

When you select My Content, you can create a Content Package that includes your .Sav Files, Templates, Defaults and User Settings.

Use this package to easily transfer your files to another computer or member. You can export entire folders or select individual files, making it simple to share exactly what you need.

  • Data: Favorites and Auto Favorites

  • Design Defaults: Customized defaults in Design Stages

  • HRDI: Imported custom HRDI skies

  • Markup Defaults: Customized defaults in Construction Markup

  • Media: Imported custom sounds and media for TVs

  • Objects: Custom items saved to the Library

  • Projects: Projects saved on the computer

  • Templates: Saved drawn items or groups

  • User Settings: Customized settings and preferences such as the Configuration Menu

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Upload Videos to YouTube

To upload your videos to YouTube, go to the Export Menu and select "Upload Videos to YouTube." This will open the Media Viewer, where you can choose the video you want to upload.

Simply press the YouTube button located on the right side to initiate the upload process.

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When you connect to your YouTube account to upload videos you have created, your login information and activity is managed by Google. You may revoke authorization or modify your security settings at any time by visiting the Google Security Settings Page at 

https://security.google.com/settings/

https://security.google.com/settings/security/permissions

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YARD (Vip3D Only)

This option allows you to export your design in a format that can be easily opened by the YARD app, making it convenient to view and work with your design on the iPad.

Import Menu

The Import Menu can be found in the Application Button Menu. This menu allows you to bring in information from various formats into the software.

Import Menu

AutoCAD File

This option allows you to import an AutoCAD file into the software. The file you import must be in either DWG or DXF format.

For more information see Importing AutoCAD®.

Background

You have the option to import a background image into Vip3D. The image can be in .bmp, .jpg, .png, .tga, or .tif file format. 

For more information, see Background Image.

GIS Data

This feature allows you to import a GIS Image into Vip3D, allowing you to incorporate geographic information seamlessly into your Vip3D projects..

For more information, see GIS Data.

My Content

This option allows you to import a package of your My Content files that was created using the Export My Content feature. You have the flexibility to choose which files from the package you want to import, whether it's a single file or multiple files.

Project

This option allows you to import a package of your My Content files that was created using the Export My Content feature. You have the flexibility to choose which files from the package you want to import, whether it's a single file or multiple files.

SketchUp/FBX File (Vip3D Only)

This feature allows you to import a SketchUp file or FBX/OBJ File into Vip3D, giving you the ability to incorporate your SketchUp designs seamlessly into your Vip3D projects.

For more information, see SketchUp.

YARD (Vip3D Only)

This option will 

import a design created in YARD.