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Export of the sundial to dxf format

The export is accessible by the File menu or typing Ctrl + X. The generated file holds 3D elements that allow you to visualize the sundial in the space with an appropriate viewer. In Windows, it is especially possible to use the software DXF Sharp Viewer of the company Wout Ware (1.26 Mb) that you can download at:
http://www.woutware.com/dxfsharpviewer.html

After the 30 days trial period, functionalities are disabled particularly the exports, but the 3D visualization is always functional.

In DXF Sharp Viewer, after the loading of the dxf file and with the aim to enjoy the three-dimensional graphic:
o   Unselect the layer STYLE
o   In the tool bar, replace Wireframe by OpenGL
o   Turn the sundial by clicking and move the pointer on the graphic
o   In the tool bar, select the perspective type (wire-frame cube)

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