topic Re: How to import a layer from another pln file in Project data & BIM

How to import a layer from another pln file

Paopao — Tue, 30 May 2023 10:41:55 GMT

Here it goes: I have by chance deleted a layer with elements which I need. I have a backed up copy of th efile: can I import the missing layer from the old file? How do I do it so that it all the elements are put exactly where they are supposed to?

Thanks for your help guys .
PP

Re: How to import a layer from another pln file

Paopao — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:28:18 GMT

PS: I ment if it's possible to import the layer rather than copy and paste it.

Re: How to import a layer from another pln file

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 02:08:15 GMT

Not sure if this would work for what your describing, but:
Options>Element Attributes> Attribute Manager might work for you.
Once you have it open>First tab on the upper right is Layers.
But then you use the right hand side of the dialog box to navigate to your other file via the Open button on the lower left of the right hand side.
Click on your back up file. This will then list all the layers from that file.
http://www.archicadwiki.com/Attribute%20Manager
Be especially careful regarding Overwrite vs Append from your back up file
to your primary file.

Re: How to import a layer from another pln file

Barry Kelly — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 03:30:53 GMT

If you want the elements then you will have to copy and paste from the backup file.
This will re-create the layer automatically.
Turn off all other layers in you back-up to make it easier to select just what you need.

Using the Attribute Manager as Lec suggested will re-create the layer but it will not bring any of the model elements with it.
Barry.

Re: How to import a layer from another pln file

Dwight — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 06:07:37 GMT

If you don't want to use the copy/paste method as outlined, open a copy of the backup file, delete the extraneous layers and MERGE that file with the main file.

Re: How to import a layer from another pln file

Paopao — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:44:30 GMT

Thanks you very much for the help guys. I was a bit skeptical about the copy and paste but it worked perfectly recreating the missing layer.