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title: Export to Fabrication
description: Download a complete fabrication package: PDF shop drawings, DXF, IFC 4, DSTV NC1, and a bill of materials.
category: Get Started
---

## Export to Fabrication

Once your job passes Eurocode checks, FrameAI generates a complete fabrication package. This guide explains every export format and how to use it in your workshop.

## Available exports

| Format | Contents | Who needs it |
|--------|----------|--------------|
| **Shop Drawing PDF** | A3 fabrication drawings with part marks and dimensions | Workshop floor, QA engineer |
| **DSTV NC1** | ASCII files per part mark for CNC beam machines | CNC operator, fabrication planner |
| **DXF** | 2D vector drawings for laser cutting or nesting | Nesting software, cutting shop |
| **IFC 4** | 3D BIM model with connection geometry | Project manager, BIM coordinator |
| **BOM Excel** | Bill of materials with weights and surface area | Purchaser, project manager |

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## Shop Drawing PDF

The shop drawing PDF is the primary output for the workshop. It contains:

**Title block** — project name, revision number, drawing number, scale, and your firm branding.

**General arrangement** — plan and elevation showing all members in their installed positions.

**Member details** — one drawing per unique profile type showing:
- Part mark (e.g., B1, C2)
- Profile (e.g., HEB 300 S235)
- Length (e.g., 4 200 mm)
- Cut angle (for rafters and tapered members)

**Connection details** — A4 appendix with:
- End-plate dimensions and bolt pattern
- Weld symbol and throat thickness
- Material grade per component

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## DSTV NC1

DSTV (Deutscher Stahlbau-Verband) NC1 is the standard format for CNC beam processing machines in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands.

One `.nc1` file is generated per part mark. The file contains:

- Profile dimensions (h, b, t_f, t_w)
- Hole positions in the profile coordinate system
- Cut angles at both ends
- Surface treatment code
- Part mark reference

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**Machine compatibility**: Most major CNC beam lines from Trumpf, Pedax, Voortman, and Kaltenbach accept DSTV NC1 directly.

## Bill of Materials Excel

The BOM spreadsheet contains one row per part mark with:

| Column | Contents |
|--------|----------|
| Part Mark | From the member schedule |
| Profile | EN 10365 designation |
| Steel Grade | S235 / S275 / S355 |
| Length (mm) | Cut length |
| Unit Weight (kg/m) | From EN 10365 |
| Total Weight (kg) | Length × unit weight |
| Surface Area (m²/m) | Profile-dependent |
| Total Surface (m²) | For paint/coating estimation |

The spreadsheet includes subtotals per floor/story and a grand total for steel weight and surface area.

## Exporting with firm branding (Pro / Studio)

Studio subscribers can upload their firm logo and address, which appears in:
- The shop drawing PDF title block
- The BOM spreadsheet header
- DSTV NC1 header fields (Fabricator name, address)

Go to **Settings → Branding** to upload your logo (SVG or PNG, max 200×60px).

## Sharing exports

For Studio teams, you can generate a shareable link that gives a fabricator read-only access to a job's results without needing a FrameAI account.

Click **Share** → **Create link** → set an expiry date and view limit → copy the link.

## Next steps

- [Shop Drawing PDF](/docs/tutorials/shop-drawing-pdf) — detailed walkthrough of the PDF contents
- [DSTV NC1 Export](/docs/tutorials/dstv-nc1-export) — deeper dive into the NC1 format