topic Help! Translation Archicad Group to a Autocad Block in Collaboration with other software

Help! Translation Archicad Group to a Autocad Block

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:47:13 GMT

Hello ArchiCAD friends

I have a problem which would be nice to get under control since I know there must be a solution for such a simple matter.

My problem is when importing a 2D element from a Archicad group, (eg., a toilet consisting of several lines, arcs, and whatever) using the translator. When I make this DWG file the object there once were a group in Archicad don’t translate to a block in Autocad. So, I was wondering, there is a way to group 2D elements from archicad (using the group tool), translate it to DWG file, and then, into this new DWG file the group became a block?? With all lines and arcs in the same block?

I need to get this answer to be able to work with partners who use Autocad.

So, any ideas what I have to do?

Thanks for any comments or answers!
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Re: Help! Translation Archicad Group to a Autocad Block

Link — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:07:05 GMT

I don't believe this is possible by simply grouping elements. ArchiCAD can translate library parts into blocks AFAIK, so you may want to try that route?

Cheers,
Link.

Re: Help! Translation Archicad Group to a Autocad Block

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:38:47 GMT

ok, i make then GDL files...
It's not the best way to do this, but i think it's the only one! ty