Opening DWG/DXF Files
You can open DXF and DWG format files in ARCHICAD as Drawings or Layouts. Choose File > Open and then select the file you need in the directory ...
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How to match an ARCHICAD custom shape linetype in AutoCAD and at exporting to DWG
Currently if a custom shaped linetype is exported to AutoCAD, ArchiCAD will create a linetype that has all the segments of the linetype in one shape definition. The disadvantage of this is first that in case of polylines AutoCAD will display the shape in…
XREFs
XREFs are External reference files: DXF or DWG filetypes which can be imported into ArchiCAD. It facilitates to collaborate with Sturctural Engineers. A common use for XREFs is to draw elements that are common to several kinds of drawings within a…
Opening DWG/DXF Files
You can open DXF and DWG format files in ARCHICAD as Drawings or Layouts.
•Choose File > Open and then select the file you need in the directory dialog box.
•Conversion rules for data exchange between ARCHICAD and AutoCAD are stored in a file called a Translator (extension ...
Import Options for Elements on Paper Space
To access this dialog box, first use File > Interoperability > Merge, then enter the name of the DXF or DWG file to merge. In the ...
Working with XREFs
External reference files (XREF) are similar to Hotlinked Modules, except that they are DXF or DWG files and not ARCHICAD files.
See also Hotlink ...
ARCHICAD Office Standards and Templates
ForWikiEditors : ToDoTechTip/ - check and update article Originally published at AECBytes: http://aecbytes.com/tipsandtricks/2008/issue30-archicad.html written by Eric Bobrow Principal, Bobrow Consulting Group Office standards set the graphic appearance…
Smart Merge Options
To access this dialog box, use File > Interoperability > DXF-DWG > Smart Merge Options.
Use these controls to configure the Smart Merge process for DXF/DWG files.
For more information, see Round-Trip Conversion (Smart Merge).
You can choose an existing ...
Drawings in Model Views
Use the Drawing Tool to place Drawings into your project.
Drawings placed into Model views are external files (such as DWG, PDF files and image files). They cannot include ARCHICAD views.
Drawings can be placed into any model view except a 3D Window or a Schedule view.
Placing a ...
Smart Merge Options
To access this dialog box, use File > Interoperability > DXF-DWG > Smart Merge Options.
Use these controls to configure the Smart Merge process for DXF/DWG files.
For more information, see Round-Trip Conversion (Smart Merge).
You can choose an existing ...