Right approach for design to be exported to 2D

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I am designing a part in 3D which needs later to sent to a 2d laser cutter (in dxf format)

once I have the part with say 40 components I cant see how to I export separately parts other than saving all the 40 components separately.

Perhaps I have a misconception of the work flow ?
Is there a to design a part in another approach so later on 2D export is possible from selected components?

Thanks

Uri

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First please complete your profile, with the correct version of SketchUp that you are using and the graphics card you are using.
As to the question: If indeed you are using components and groups, you can export " the selected item". I suspect you are a new user, if so start at The Learning Center and The SketchUp You Tube Channel Both are sponsored by the SketchUp Crew and well worth the time spent there.