DXF-DWG Layers 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 > Layers > Layer name conversion and click New...

4. In the Edit the layer conversion item dialogue box, choose the ArchiCAD layer to map, choose the DXF-DWG side name and click OK.

5. Repeat for additional layers if necessary.

6. Click Save Settings & Close.