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Question:

How can I import a DWG/DXF file into Allplan?



Answer:

A DWG/DXF file always consists of the model space (design). In addition, the file can have one or more layouts (paper space). AutoCAD’s paper space is similar to the layout editor in Allplan; AutoCAD’s model space is equivalent to drawing file edit mode in Allplan (provided you work with only one drawing file).

You can use the following settings for import:

Import to a drawing file
For importing only the model space of the DWG file

Double-click an empty drawing file to select it. Then click File -> Import -> Import AutoCAD Data... -> Settings(click the icon showing the gearwheel).

Click Resetat bottom left to restore the default settings.
If you do not require 3D data, open the 'General Settings'tab and select 2D for the transfer mode. Open the 'AutoCAD specific' tab and select the 'Design (model space)' and'Check file during import' options.
Click OKto confirm the settings. Then click Opento start importing the data.


Another dialog box appears. Click the Modifybutton.You can then check and correct the assigned colors, line definitions, layers and so on. To do this, select the entry you want to change and reassign it using the shortcut menu (right mouse button)

Import to a layout
If the DWG file has one ore more layouts you want to include in the import.

Select an empty layout. Then click File -> Import -> Import AutoCAD Data... -> Settings(click the icon showing the gearwheel). Click Resetat bottom left to restore the default settings.

If the DWG file has several layouts, you can open the 'AutoCAD specific' tab and select the 'Multilayout' option. You can then select the layouts you want to import. In addition, select the 'Check file during import' option.
Sometimes the unit used in the layout can differ from that used in the design. In this case, open the layout editor and set the unit from 'm' to 'mm'. Then open the 'AutoCAD' tab and set the Factor for correcting layout unitto 1000(1000 mm = 1 m).
Another dialog box appears. Click the Modifybutton and open the 'XRef files'tab. Select the entry. Open the shortcut menu and assign an empty drawing file. Allplan will create the design of the DWG file in this drawing file.



Note:

If you still cannot import the DWG file, please send this file by email to support.de@Allplan.com.

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