At times we need to work on the same geometry for different purposes in different projects, and it would be handy if there is a way of exporting the geometry at our disposal.

Since PLAXIS 3D 2017 version, it is possible to export the geometry to DXF, STEP/STP, BRep and STL format using the command line: Export a PLAXIS model to CAD for post-processing.

Apart from the available command, there is a way to reuse the geometry through the functionality called Examine commands in the Expert menu.

Solution

1. Open up the relevant projects, and go to menu Expert > Examine commands
   
2. Select Reduce to geometry only from the upper right of the dialogue box
3. Save the modified command log file with a different name via. File > Save checked
   
4. Open up Plaxis and start a new project, go to menu Expert > Run commands
5. Load the saved command log file via File > Open and select Run everything

Application

Notes

• Expert > Commands runner is a Geotechnical SELECT Entitlements [GSE] feature
• Beware of compatibility issues when executing the commands in different versions
  • PLAXIS 2D Command compatibility notes
  • PLAXIS 3D Command compatibility notes