DXF-DWG Pens and Colors Mapping

[Craig Boyer]

Follow the steps below to map line types in ArchiCAD to those in a DXF/DWG file. For an overview on DXF/DWG translators, click here.

1. Select the translator you wish to edit.

2. In the Settings tab, navigate to the Save Options and make sure that a DXF/DWG template file is loaded. For information on how to do this, please click here.

NOTE: A template file will allow you to select attributes from a pull down menu. If you don't have a template file to reference you will need to manually enter the mapping information.

3. In the Settings tab, navigate to the Attributes > Pens and Colors > Pen-color conversion and click New...

4. In the Edit the pen conversion item dialogue box, choose the ArchiCAD pen to map, the pen weight and choose the AutoCAD pen and click OK.

5. Repeat for additional pens if necessary.

6. Click Save Settings & Close.