topic Re: Dwg Translator in Collaboration with other software

Dwg Translator

Arcadia — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:48:40 GMT

I am trying to figure out how I can set up the translator so that the archicad layers are renamed to specified names so that when the file is opening in AutoCAD the layer names are not the same as the Archicad layers I use but the specified ones in the translator.

I have setup the layer name conversion with all the layer names I want but the preview still shows <ACLayerName> and when I convert I still get the archicad layers. Am I missing something?

Re: Dwg Translator

Eduardo Rolon — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:57:55 GMT

If I remember correctly, the easiest way is to create a DWG with those layers (you can export a PLN as DWG for that) and use it as a reference file.

Re: Dwg Translator

Arcadia — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:06:01 GMT

Yep I just figured that out (its called a template file) and am now able to select a destination layer from a drop down list when assigning the layer name conversions. However when I convert I still get the archicad layers exporting to the dwg file rather than exporting to the layers I want.

Re: Dwg Translator

Eduardo Rolon — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:14:48 GMT

In Autocad are the objects grouped? If so what happens when you explode the group?

Re: Dwg Translator

Arcadia — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:35:17 GMT

Your last post prompted me to double check the conversion settings. I actually deleted all the layer conversions and re-did them and its working now. Thanks.