topic import of 3D DWG items in Libraries & objects

import of 3D DWG items

Anonymous — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:42:17 GMT

our company is thinking about switching to Archicad.
We have an extensive 3D DWG Library. I'm wondering if those items will be useable at all in ArchiCAD.

Mostly I want to use architectural embellishments.
Can I apply a material ?
I know they won't be adjustible like GDL items but can I at least get a schedule with quantities and item names ?

Thanks for any input.

Re: import of 3D DWG items

Anonymous — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 09:55:09 GMT

All your dwg libraries can be transformed into AC Lib Parts. And you can apply materials to them too.
And as many insertion points in the 2D symbol as you like.

Re: import of 3D DWG items

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 16:39:54 GMT

.. but they won't be adjustible, right ?

can they appear in a schedule with name and quantity ?

Re: import of 3D DWG items

Djordje — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 17:14:07 GMT

hjk12343 wrote:
.. but they won't be adjustible, right ?

Right.

hjk12343 wrote:
can they appear in a schedule with name and quantity ?

Yes.

Re: import of 3D DWG items

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:54:53 GMT

hjk12343 wrote:
.. but they won't be adjustible, right ?

They were not adjustable in Autocad neither, were they? So how would AC decide which part you would want to adjust?!

Re: import of 3D DWG items

Anonymous — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:15:55 GMT

kliment wrote:
All your dwg libraries can be transformed into AC Lib Parts. And you can apply materials to them too.
And as many insertion points in the 2D symbol as you like.

...and what would be the steps to perform this transformation