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[[DWG]] files can be indirectly imported into a [[Project]], by first converting them to a [[DXF]] file (the open-standard equivalent). DXF files can then be imported directly through the [[Geo Data Wizard]], as either features in the [[Current Situation]], or in the [[Future Design]]. | [[DWG]] files can be indirectly imported into a [[Project]], by first converting them to a [[DXF]] file (the open-standard equivalent). DXF files can then be imported directly through the [[Geo Data Wizard]], as either features in the [[Current Situation]], or in the [[Future Design]]. | ||
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* It is no longer required to geo-position the DXF in AutoCAD. A button named 'Reposition Model' has been added to the Model Placement step of the Geo Import Wizard that allows you to reposition the 3D models in the project area. | |||
* Layers do not need to be visible to include them in the import. | * Layers do not need to be visible to include them in the import. | ||
* When importing a DXF file, features can have additional [[Attribute]] assigned to it, such as LAYER indicating the layer it belonged to, and [[color index (DXF)|COLOR_INDEX]] indicating its color (index). Also converted attributes are stored, such as COLOR, in which the feature's DXF color is converted to a [[Color|Tygron Color code]]. | * When importing a DXF file, features can have additional [[Attribute]] assigned to it, such as LAYER indicating the layer it belonged to, and [[color index (DXF)|COLOR_INDEX]] indicating its color (index). Also converted attributes are stored, such as COLOR, in which the feature's DXF color is converted to a [[Color|Tygron Color code]]. | ||
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* [[How to import AutoCAD BLOCKS with attributes]] | * [[How to import AutoCAD BLOCKS with attributes]] | ||
* [[How to | * [[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 deal with a long processing DXF import]] | * [[How to deal with a long processing DXF import]] | ||
* [[How to export a DXF reference file for a project]] | * [[How to export a DXF reference file for a project]] | ||
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[[Category:How-to's]][[Category:DXF]] | [[Category:How-to's]][[Category:DXF]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:30, 28 April 2026
DWG files can be indirectly imported into a Project, by first converting them to a DXF file (the open-standard equivalent). DXF files can then be imported directly through the Geo Data Wizard, as either features in the Current Situation, or in the Future Design.
How to import a DWG/DXF as a future plan:
- If the filetype is currently DWG, use an AutoDesk application to open it and save/export it as DXF.
- Open the Geo Data Wizard, which will assist with importing data.
- When importing for the Current Situation, opt to import Buildings.
When importing for the Future Design, opt to import Measures. - Select the DXF file, either as a local file on your computer or on the Geo Share.
- Select the layers in the DXF file to import.
- Follow the remaining steps in the Geo Data Wizard to select and import the features as desired.
- Finish the Geo Data Wizard to finalize the data import process.
Notes
- It is no longer required to geo-position the DXF in AutoCAD. A button named 'Reposition Model' has been added to the Model Placement step of the Geo Import Wizard that allows you to reposition the 3D models in the project area.
- Layers do not need to be visible to include them in the import.
- When importing a DXF file, features can have additional Attribute assigned to it, such as LAYER indicating the layer it belonged to, and COLOR_INDEX indicating its color (index). Also converted attributes are stored, such as COLOR, in which the feature's DXF color is converted to a Tygron Color code.