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[[DXF]] Files can be exported from the Tygron Platform directly to be used as a base in an AutoCAD Drawing.
[[DXF]] Files can be exported from the Tygron Platform directly to be used as a base in an AutoCAD Drawing.
Exporting from Tygron directly instead of starting from scratch in AutoCAD will give the user the following benefits:
* Objects like [[Buildings]] and roads will be exported to the [[DXF]] file so that the user has a context of his surroundings in AutoCAD.
* The [[DXF]] file is Geo Geo-referenced to the project CRS.
* AutoCAD layers are automatically generated based on the Geo Plugin used in Tygron so that when importing the design back to Tygron, the layers will match the Tygron Functions, and the AutoCAD design is shown directly in 3D and its properties can be used for calculations in Tygron.
The video below explains how this works.
The video below explains how this works.
{{video|link=https://youtu.be/Hmv5u3tQQ2c|description=Video tutorial on exporting/importing a DXF file [[Project]].}}


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{{howto|title=export a DXF for use in AutoCAD
{{howto|title=export a DXF for use in AutoCAD
| Make sure that a Geo Plugin is present in your project. To learn more about Geo Plugins check out the Geo Plugin below
| Make sure that a Geo Plugin is present in your project. To learn more about Geo Plugins check out the [[Geo Plugin]] page.
| Open the [[Geo Data Wizard]], which will assist with importing data.
| Select "Export AutoCAD DXF reference" from the [[Geo Plugins]] drop down menu.
| When importing for the [[Current Situation]], opt to import [[Building]]s.<br>When importing for the [[Future Design]], opt to import [[Measure]]s.
| In the export dialog leave the two default attributes as is but make sure that you select a valid CRS for the area you will be working in.
| Select the [[DXF]] file, either as a local file on your computer or on the [[Geo Share]].
| Choose the right Geo Plugin from the drop down list. This will be used to generate the [[DXF]] layers when exporting.
| Select the layers in the [[DXF]] file to import.
| Click on "Export file" when you are ready. A DXF file will be generated based on the Geo Plugin links.
| Follow the remaining steps in the [[Geo Data Wizard]] to select and import the features as desired.
| You can now open the [[DXF]] and start designing in AutoCAD.
| Finish the [[Geo Data Wizard]] to finalize the data import process.
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{{video|link=https://youtu.be/DyLB7XuHots|description=Video tutorial on exporting a DXF file [[Project]].}}


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| Documentation=
|howtos=
* [[Geo Plugin]]
* [[How to import AutoCAD BLOCKS with attributes]]
* [[How to create a Geo Plugin to import Buildings from a DXF]]
* [[How to create a Geo Plugin to import Buildings at Project creation]]
* [[How to create a Geo Plugin to import Areas from the Geo Share at Project creation]]
* [[How to create a Geo Plugin to import Areas from WFS at Project creation]]
* [[How to create a Geo Plugin to import district in the Netherlands at Project creation]]
* [[How to configure the names of features created by a Geo Plugin]]
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[[Category:How-to's]]
| howtos=
* [[How to set the Geo-location of a DXF]]
* [[How to set the unit of measurement for a DXF]]
* [[How to deal with a long processing DXF import]]
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Latest revision as of 14:34, 30 January 2024

DXF Files can be exported from the Tygron Platform directly to be used as a base in an AutoCAD Drawing. Exporting from Tygron directly instead of starting from scratch in AutoCAD will give the user the following benefits:

  • Objects like Buildings and roads will be exported to the DXF file so that the user has a context of his surroundings in AutoCAD.
  • The DXF file is Geo Geo-referenced to the project CRS.
  • AutoCAD layers are automatically generated based on the Geo Plugin used in Tygron so that when importing the design back to Tygron, the layers will match the Tygron Functions, and the AutoCAD design is shown directly in 3D and its properties can be used for calculations in Tygron.

The video below explains how this works.

Video tutorial on exporting/importing a DXF file Project.
Editor → Tools (Ribbon tab) → Geo Plugins (Ribbon bar)
How to export a DXF for use in AutoCAD:
  1. Make sure that a Geo Plugin is present in your project. To learn more about Geo Plugins check out the Geo Plugin page.
  2. Select "Export AutoCAD DXF reference" from the Geo Plugins drop down menu.
  3. In the export dialog leave the two default attributes as is but make sure that you select a valid CRS for the area you will be working in.
  4. Choose the right Geo Plugin from the drop down list. This will be used to generate the DXF layers when exporting.
  5. Click on "Export file" when you are ready. A DXF file will be generated based on the Geo Plugin links.
  6. You can now open the DXF and start designing in AutoCAD.

How-to's

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