Hello Everyone,

If I have imported a DWG architectural background and lets stay I've plotted speakers on a reflected ceiling plan and there is a slight update to the architectural plan, is there a way I can copy the parts layer into a new DWG import or some other way to work which lets me keep the work I've already done without having to redo the complete equipment layout on the new floorplan? This is quite a common thing that happens so I'm expecting this is quite a common issue.

Also are there any plans to allow import of a layout within a DWG file instead of the model space? In most instances it is more useful for us to bring in a layout rather than model space.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Cheers,
B

Hi Bosco,.

Thanks for your post.

Copying the Parts layer wouldn't quite do what you want because although the Parts layer contains the pointers to symbols, the objects that make up those symbols - and possibly other objects in the drawing - will be on different layers.

The best approach would be to Hide or Lock the layers imported from the DWG, then drag a selection rectangle (marquee) around the whole drawing, then copy (Ctrl+C) and go to the newly imported drawing and paste (Ctrl+V).  This technique will ensure that you copy all and only the things you have created in the drawing.

Note: unless you have Locked the DWG layers do not use Select All (Ctrl+A)  because this will copy everything in the drawing including objects on Hidden layers.

Regarding the import of DWG Layouts, this is something we are exploring but in the meantime there is a workaround; if you have access to AutoCAD, or can ask the originator of the DWG to perform this step, there is a command in AutoCAD called Export Layout to Model accessed by rightclicking on the Layout tab.  As you'd imagine, this creates a new DWG file where the Model represents the exported Layout, which you can then import into Stardraw Design 7.3.

I hope this is helpful. 

Kind regards,
Rob Robinson
Stardraw.com

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Rob Robinson - 2/28/2019 7:29:40 AM

Hi Bosco,.

Thanks for your post.

Copying the Parts layer wouldn't quite do what you want because although the Parts layer contains the pointers to symbols, the objects that make up those symbols - and possibly other objects in the drawing - will be on different layers.

The best approach would be to Hide or Lock the layers imported from the DWG, then drag a selection rectangle (marquee) around the whole drawing, then copy (Ctrl+C) and go to the newly imported drawing and paste (Ctrl+V).  This technique will ensure that you copy all and only the things you have created in the drawing.

Note: unless you have Locked the DWG layers do not use Select All (Ctrl+A)  because this will copy everything in the drawing including objects on Hidden layers.

Regarding the import of DWG Layouts, this is something we are exploring but in the meantime there is a workaround; if you have access to AutoCAD, or can ask the originator of the DWG to perform this step, there is a command in AutoCAD called Export Layout to Model accessed by rightclicking on the Layout tab.  As you'd imagine, this creates a new DWG file where the Model represents the exported Layout, which you can then import into Stardraw Design 7.3.

I hope this is helpful. 

Hi Rob,

Thanks for your quick response!

Cheers