# Rendering, CAD, and Google Earth

Export a layout image, 2D or 3D CAD drawing, or KMZ.

Source: https://docs.solesca.com/downloads/rendering-cad-google-earth/

## Rendering

Choose **Download › Rendering**. In **Download rendering**, choose a top-down view or the current view, select the drawing layers and module color, then click **Download**.

To show a particular 3D angle, position the editor view before opening the dialog and use the current view. The download is a PNG.

## CAD

Choose **Download › CAD**. Review the drawing layers and module color, then select:

- **Units**: **Feet** or **Meters**.
- **Heights**: **3D** or **2D plan**.

Click **Download**. The ZIP includes the DXF and associated imagery. Keep the files together when opening the drawing in your CAD software.

Use **3D** when you need layout heights or terrain-following geometry. Use **2D plan** for a flat plan drawing.

## Google Earth

Choose **Download › Google Earth** to save a KMZ. Open it in Google Earth to view the design in its geographic location.

Check the resulting placement and visible layers before sharing it. For an image of the exact editor view, use **Rendering**.