topic Re: Unlocking AutoCAD format import... in Project data & BIM

Unlocking AutoCAD format import...

Anonymous — Tue, 30 May 2023 11:14:19 GMT

I am trying to import an AutoCAD drawing but when I bring it in everything on the drawing is grouped together. I unlocked all of the layers that seemed to be locked but still cannot manipulate elements. I've also tried exploding everything but that doesnt work either. Does anyone know how I can get this done?

Re: Unlocking AutoCAD format import...

Anonymous — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:03:10 GMT

Upon trying to figure this out, I found that I need to somehow explode an xref file... the program is telling me that what I am selecting is an uneditable xref file. Can I work make this editable somehow?

Re: Unlocking AutoCAD format import...

James Murray — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:10:01 GMT

In order to edit the elements, you need to 'Bind' the XREF in XREF Management.

You also might need to Ungroup to get the bound XREF manageable.

Re: Unlocking AutoCAD format import...

Eduardo Rolon — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:59:15 GMT

either use Ungroup - ( not recommended for "big" drawings)
or use - Suspend Groups

For the Xref go to File-> External Content-> Xref Management
select the Xref and select attach

Re: Unlocking AutoCAD format import...

Eduardo Rolon — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:01:49 GMT

In AC09 Xref is under File-> Module and Xrefs

oops

Re: Unlocking AutoCAD format import...

Anonymous — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 17:56:15 GMT

another thing to do after binding/exploding....do a quick purge and audit...get rid of alot autocad junk....