topic Re: Master Layout Transfer in Documentation

Master Layout Transfer

Anonymous — Tue, 30 May 2023 13:15:28 GMT

Is there a way to transfer a master layout from one project to another? I've created one that I want to use in other projects.

Also, I'm having trouble controlling the dimension tool, whenever I dimension from a wall the tool adds a dimension for the wall thickness too. I don't need the wall thickness dimension, is there a wall to turn this feature off?

Thank you.

Re: Master Layout Transfer

Laura Yanoviak — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:09:59 GMT

You can copy a Master from one file to another via the Organizer.

Re: Master Layout Transfer

Anonymous — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 05:11:20 GMT

I know I've done it in 10 but 13 doesn't seem to allow it with Vista.

Re: Master Layout Transfer

Laszlo Nagy — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:43:36 GMT

I have AC13 on Vista and have no problem doing it.
Can you show us a screen shot of how you are trying to do it?

Re: Master Layout Transfer

Anonymous — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:24:49 GMT

laszlonagy wrote:
I have AC13 on Vista and have no problem doing it.
Can you show us a screen shot of how you are trying to do it?

OK, here is a screen shot, I'm trying to copy the master layout highlighted on the left, into the project on the right. I was unable to drag-and-drop it like I think I did it last time. Is there another way to import a master layout?

Re: Master Layout Transfer

Laura Yanoviak — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:36:21 GMT

Use a SINGLE Organizer -- In the file you want to copy to, open the Organizer, open the files you want to copy from in the left panel, and drag the Master(s) to the Layout Book in the right panel.

Re: Master Layout Transfer

Anonymous — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:50:08 GMT

Laura wrote:
Use a SINGLE Organizer -- In the file you want to copy to, open the Organizer, open the files you want to copy from in the left panel, and drag the Master(s) to the Layout Book in the right panel.

I'm missing something, I don't see how to open the file I want in the left panel...

Re: Master Layout Transfer

Laura Yanoviak — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:06:55 GMT

Have you tried the Help Menu See screen shot below.

Re: Master Layout Transfer

Anonymous — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:15:47 GMT

Laura wrote:
Have you tried the Help Menu See screen shot below.

I think the problem might be that the feature doesn't come with Starter Edition 2010....

Re: Master Layout Transfer

Erika Epstein — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 22:56:17 GMT

"SE 2010 "

Starter Edition. So that is what the SE stands for

Re: Master Layout Transfer

Anonymous — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:34:52 GMT

Laura wrote:
Have you tried the Help Menu See screen shot below.

When I go to open a file in the left panel it doesn't give the option, see attachment. I've checked the help files...

Re: Master Layout Transfer

Anonymous — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:29:56 GMT

You might want to try this.
What I've been doing since 10 is just create new blank master in whatever pln file you want, use file>External content>Place external drawing.
Navigate to the file that has the master you want, pick the drawing and place it. You will usually have to re-size a bit.
Others may disagree but, never had a master disappear or cause trouble for me anyway.
lec

Re: Master Layout Transfer

David Maudlin — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 13:41:41 GMT

iDoug:

Or if all else fails, create a new Master in the file at the correct size, open the other file that has the Master you want and copy all the lines, text, etc., and then paste them into the first file (I don't know what other features are missing in the SE version, but this should work).

David