How to import AutoCAD BLOCKS with attributes - Revision history

Frank@tygron.nl at 13:26, 14 July 2026

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	[[DWG]] drawings from AutoCAD can contain BLOCK data with specific attributes.CAD blocks are named groups of objects that act as a single 2D or 3D object. You can use them to create repeated content, such as drawing symbols, common components, and standard details. In this example we will be using the Tygron NLCS Basis ~~interpretatie~~ Template as a [[Geo Plugin]]. This [[Geo Plugin]] contains a layer which can recognize an attribute from an incoming AutoCAD BLOCK.		[[DWG]] drawings from AutoCAD can contain BLOCK data with specific attributes.CAD blocks are named groups of objects that act as a single 2D or 3D object. You can use them to create repeated content, such as drawing symbols, common components, and standard details. In this example we will be using the ''Tygron NLCS Basis Interpretatie Template'' as a [[Geo Plugin]]. This [[Geo Plugin]] contains a layer which can recognize an attribute from an incoming AutoCAD BLOCK.
	~~Let us first examine~~ this [[Geo Plugin]] ~~link~~ to ~~see how this works~~.		Examine this [[Geo Plugin]] to understand the configuration.

	{{howto\|title=examine "Basis NLCS Interpretatie" template		{{howto\|title=examine "Basis NLCS Interpretatie" template

Frank@tygron.nl at 09:53, 7 July 2026

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	{{howto\|title=import DXF with BLOCK attribute information		{{howto\|title=import DXF with BLOCK attribute information
	\| In this example we want to import a DXF which has a layer where trees are drawn. We also want these trees to be different heights instead of the standard tree height.		\| In this example we want to import a DXF which has a layer where trees are drawn. We also want these trees to be different heights instead of the standard tree height.
	\| Make sure that your DXF has the layer "BOOM ~~BLOCK~~". In this layer the BLOCKS with the tree drawings must be located.		\| Make sure that your DXF has the layer "BOOM BLOCKS". In this layer the BLOCKS with the tree drawings must be located.
	\| Make sure that these BLOCKS have an attribute called HEIGHT and that every tree has a numerical value attached to this attribute. This will correspond with the height of the actual tree.{{ref\|autocad-blocks}}		\| Make sure that these BLOCKS have an attribute called HEIGHT and that every tree has a numerical value attached to this attribute. This will correspond with the height of the actual tree.{{ref\|autocad-blocks}}
	\| When ready, export the drawing to DXF.		\| When ready, export the drawing to DXF.

Maxim@tygron.com at 08:53, 2 July 2026

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Maxim@tygron.com at 09:42, 8 October 2025

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	* [[How to export a DXF reference file for a project]]		* [[How to export a DXF reference file for a project]]
	* [[How to add terrain changes to a measure from a DXF file]]		* [[How to add terrain changes to a measure from a DXF file]]
	* [[How to ~~set~~ the geo-location ~~of a~~ AutoCAD ~~DXF~~]]		* [[How to predefine the DXF geo-location in AutoCAD]]
	* [[How to set the unit of measurement for a DXF]]		* [[How to set the unit of measurement for a DXF]]
	* [[How to create a Geo Plugin to import Buildings from a DXF]]		* [[How to create a Geo Plugin to import Buildings from a DXF]]

Rudolf@tygron.nl at 10:08, 7 October 2024

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	* [[How to import a DXF]]		* [[How to import a DXF]]
	* [[How to export a DXF reference file for a project]]		* [[How to export a DXF reference file for a project]]
	* [[How to add ~~spatial elements~~ to measure from a DXF file]]		* [[How to add terrain changes to a measure from a DXF file]]
	* [[How to set the geo-location of a AutoCAD DXF]]		* [[How to set the geo-location of a AutoCAD DXF]]
	* [[How to set the unit of measurement for a DXF]]		* [[How to set the unit of measurement for a DXF]]

Frank@tygron.nl at 15:11, 30 January 2024

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	* [[How to deal with a long processing DXF import]]		* [[How to deal with a long processing DXF import]]
	\| videos=		\| videos=
	{{video\|link=https://youtu.be/9fN1vxzzRyY\|description=~~Video tutorial on exporting/importing a~~ DXF ~~file [[Project]]~~.}}		{{video\|link=https://youtu.be/9fN1vxzzRyY\|description=How to import AutoCAD DXF files.}}
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Frank@tygron.nl at 15:10, 30 January 2024

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	* [[How to create a Geo Plugin to import Buildings from a DXF]]		* [[How to create a Geo Plugin to import Buildings from a DXF]]
	* [[How to deal with a long processing DXF import]]		* [[How to deal with a long processing DXF import]]
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			{{video\|link=https://youtu.be/9fN1vxzzRyY\|description=Video tutorial on exporting/importing a DXF file [[Project]].}}
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Frank@tygron.nl at 15:08, 30 January 2024

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Frank@tygron.nl at 15:08, 30 January 2024

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	* [[How to create a Geo Plugin to import Buildings from a DXF]]		* [[How to create a Geo Plugin to import Buildings from a DXF]]
	* [[How to deal with a long processing DXF import]]		* [[How to deal with a long processing DXF import]]
	~~\| videos=~~
	~~{{video\|link=https://youtu.be/Hmv5u3tQQ2c\|description=Video tutorial on exporting/importing a DXF file [[Project]].}}~~
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Maxim@tygron.com at 13:12, 22 December 2023

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	* [[How to export a DXF reference file for a project]]		* [[How to export a DXF reference file for a project]]
	* [[How to add spatial elements to measure from a DXF file]]		* [[How to add spatial elements to measure from a DXF file]]
	* [[How to set the geo-location of a DXF]]		* [[How to set the geo-location of a AutoCAD DXF]]
	* [[How to set the unit of measurement for a DXF]]		* [[How to set the unit of measurement for a DXF]]
	* [[How to create a Geo Plugin to import Buildings from a DXF]]		* [[How to create a Geo Plugin to import Buildings from a DXF]]

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	[[DWG]] drawings from AutoCAD can contain BLOCK data with specific attributes.CAD blocks are named groups of objects that act as a single 2D or 3D object. You can use them to create repeated content, such as drawing symbols, common components, and standard details. In this example we will be using ~~theTygron~~ NLCS Basis interpretatie Template as a [[Geo Plugin]]. This [[Geo Plugin]] contains a layer which can recognize an attribute from an incoming AutoCAD BLOCK.		[[DWG]] drawings from AutoCAD can contain BLOCK data with specific attributes.CAD blocks are named groups of objects that act as a single 2D or 3D object. You can use them to create repeated content, such as drawing symbols, common components, and standard details. In this example we will be using the Tygron NLCS Basis interpretatie Template as a [[Geo Plugin]]. This [[Geo Plugin]] contains a layer which can recognize an attribute from an incoming AutoCAD BLOCK.
	Let us first examine this [[Geo Plugin]] link to see how this works.		Let us first examine this [[Geo Plugin]] link to see how this works.

	{{howto\|title=examine "Basis NLCS Interpretatie" template		{{howto\|title=examine "Basis NLCS Interpretatie" template
	\| Create a new project if your current project does not have the "Basis NLCS interpretatie" [[Geo Plugin]].		\| Create a new project if your current project does not have the "Basis NLCS interpretatie" [[Geo Plugin]].
	\| When giving your project a name select "Use existing Template" and choose "Tygron Dxf Template". This will make sure that the "Basis NLCS interpretatie" is added ~~tot~~ your new project.		\| When giving your project a name select "Use existing Template" and choose "Tygron Dxf Template". This will make sure that the "Basis NLCS interpretatie" is added to your new project.
	\| When your project is loaded, go to Tools and click on Geo Plugins.		\| When your project is loaded, go to Tools and click on Geo Plugins.
	\| In the left panel click on "Basis NLCS interpretatie"		\| In the left panel click on "Basis NLCS interpretatie"
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	\| Scroll down to locate the "BOOM BLOCK REFERENCE" and click on it. The bottom panel will open.		\| Scroll down to locate the "BOOM BLOCK REFERENCE" and click on it. The bottom panel will open.
	\| In the bottom panel click on the "General" tab (if it is not already open).		\| In the bottom panel click on the "General" tab (if it is not already open).
	\| You can see that the Tygron Function "Standaard loofbomen" is chosen for this link. (Dutch for ~~Decidious~~ trees)		\| You can see that the Tygron Function "Standaard loofbomen" is chosen for this link. (Dutch for Deciduous trees)
	\| Click on the next tab "Matching attributes" and notice that 2 attributes have been configured. One is called "LAYER" and the other "HEIGHT".		\| Click on the next tab "Matching attributes" and notice that 2 attributes have been configured. One is called "LAYER" and the other "HEIGHT".
	\| Click on the "LAYER" attribute and note the value on the right side has been set to "BOOM BLOCKS". This value corresponds with the AutoCAD layer name when you export this project to a [[DXF]] Reference.		\| Click on the "LAYER" attribute and note the value on the right side has been set to "BOOM BLOCKS". This value corresponds with the AutoCAD layer name when you export this project to a [[DXF]] Reference.
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	{{howto\|title=import DXF with BLOCK attribute information		{{howto\|title=import DXF with BLOCK attribute information
	\| In this example we want to import a DXF which has a layer where trees are drawn. We also want these trees to be different heights instead of the standard ~~{{Tygron}}~~ tree height.		\| In this example we want to import a DXF which has a layer where trees are drawn. We also want these trees to be different heights instead of the standard tree height.
	\| Make sure that your DXF has the layer "BOOM BLOCK". In this layer the BLOCKS with the tree drawings must be located.		\| Make sure that your DXF has the layer "BOOM BLOCK". In this layer the BLOCKS with the tree drawings must be located.
	\| Make sure that these BLOCKS have an attribute called HEIGHT and that every tree has a numerical value attached to this attribute. This will correspond with the height of the actual tree.{{ref\|autocad-blocks}}		\| Make sure that these BLOCKS have an attribute called HEIGHT and that every tree has a numerical value attached to this attribute. This will correspond with the height of the actual tree.{{ref\|autocad-blocks}}