Saving New 3D Object

[Mik001]

Hi,

I am trying to create a 3D object from a .dwg file that has contours in it at 1m height intervals. I can get it into imported into ArchiCAD no trouble. But when I try to save the 3D object I get an error message saying 'To save this object in version 28, you must choose a License on the Details page'.

Does anyone have any idea what this means and how to get through this? I have a full license for AC 28 so am quite confused why it is asking me for my license number...

Operating system used: Windows 11

[Barry Kelly]

It is the type of licence for the object not your actual Archicad license.

In the DETAILS tab of the object ....

Barry.

[Mik001]

Thanks Barry,

I feel like a bit of a dope, but it is my first time making a 3D object. 

If I may ask, because this is technically surveyors data (3D contours), I am guessing now that as a placeable object it has lost its original coordinate system so cannot be place in its original geolocation? Is it possible to maintain the z values for the contours in a .dwg file while importing, but still retain the correct geospatial location information so it can be stacked with other georeferenced .dwg files such as land parcels?

Also another question, back in the 2D window, I am unable to use the level dimension tool to establish what height the contours are at. I think I am using the wrong workflow here...

[Barry Kelly]

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@Mik001 wrote:

I feel like a bit of a dope, but it is my first time making a 3D object. 

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We all have to learn some thing new.

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@Mik001 wrote:

If I may ask, because this is technically surveyors data (3D contours), I am guessing now that as a placeable object it has lost its original coordinate system so cannot be place in its original geolocation? Is it possible to maintain the z values for the contours in a .dwg file while importing, but still retain the correct geospatial location information so it can be stacked with other georeferenced .dwg files such as land parcels?

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When saving as an object, it will be in the position it was from the project origin when you saved it.

In all directions, X, Y and height (Z) - at least I think so, I have never tried with survey data.

It will have lost any geolocation data, but you can of course move it to anywhere you want.

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@Mik001 wrote:

Also another question, back in the 2D window, I am unable to use the level dimension tool to establish what height the contours are at. I think I am using the wrong workflow here...

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Because it is an object, the dimension tool will not link to the surface.

You will need to keep it as a mesh to be able to use the dimension tool.

You can import as a mesh using the 'Place mesh from surveyors data' command.

You will need a text file with the XYZ coordinates.

If you don't have it I remember reading a post here somewhere about extracting that data from the XYZ file.

If I get a chance later I will try to search for it.

Barry.

Barry.

[Lingwisyer]

Do note, that if you import surveyor data by their origin, you will often end up very far from Project Origin, which AC very much dislikes and will cause you many issues.

Ling.