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Importing DXF/DWG and DWF Files

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  2. After export, leave the file open and import the exported file back into a Vectorworks file or into another software package. Compare the two versions, noting any problems. For example, the loss of object fills in earlier versions of DXF/DWG can cause unwanted lines to display.
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DXF/DWG and DWF file import. There are three commands to import DXF/DWG and DWF files into Vectorworks. Import Single DXF/DWG and Import Single DWF are very similar; they both import a single file into the current file, either directly, or by reference. When a master file is imported with one of these commands, the external reference files (“xrefs”) are automatically bound.

When you have several DXF/DWG or DWF files to import, use the Import DXF/DWG or DWF command for maximum flexibility.

To import DXF/DWG or DWF files:

  1. Create a blank file and set the drawing size, or open an empty template that already has the correct drawing size.

  2. Import into an existing Vectorworks drawing is not recommended, because it can produce unexpected results. For the same reason, if you import more than one file with the Import DXF/DWG or DWF command, ensure that the files are very similar.

  3. Select File>Import>Import DXF/DWG or DWF.

  4. The Import dialog box opens.

    Parameter
    Description

    Source

    One or More Files

    Imports only one file or only certain files within a folder. Click Choose Files and choose one or more DXF/DWG or DWF files to import. The number of files selected and their location is displayed.

    All ___ Files in Folder

    Imports all files of the selected type (DXF only, DWG only, DXF and DWG, or DWF only) from a specified folder. Click Choose Folder and choose the source folder.

    Include Subfolders

    If All Files in Folder is selected, includes all files of the selected type in all subfolders

    Destination

    Current File

    Imports the selected file(s) into the current file. If several files are selected, a new layer is created for each imported model space.

    Symbols in Current File

    Imports the selected file(s) into the current file. Each file creates a separate symbol. This is convenient when importing part catalogs, for example. Paper space is not imported.

    New Files in Folder

    Converts the selected file(s) into new, separate Vectorworks files in the selected folder. Click Choose Folder to choose the location. This is the best option when converting many files.

    Use Document Template

    If New Files in Folder is selected, select a template to use for each new file, or select Blank Document. The template can be useful for specifying the page size to use for model space objects (which can also affect dash scales and conversion of polyline widths). It also allows specification of default color to line weight mappings, and in some cases, units.

    References

    Bind External References

    Imports the selected master DXF/DWG file and all its external references into the current file

    Ignore External References

    Imports the selected master DXF/DWG file without its external references

    Use Design Layer Viewports

    (Vectorworks Design Series required)

    If New Files in Folder is selected, imports the selected master DXF/DWG file and all its external references into separate Vectorworks documents; the external documents are referenced from the master Vectorworks document using design layer viewports

    Use Layer Import

    If New Files in Folder is selected, imports the selected master DXF/DWG file and all its external references into separate Vectorworks documents; the external documents are referenced from the master Vectorworks document using layer importing

    Architectural Objects

    2D View

    Imports AEC objects created with AutoCAD Architecture (such as walls, doors, and windows) in 2D view; only 2D graphics are imported

    3D View

    Imports AEC objects in 3D view; only 3D graphics are imported

    Import Options

    Use Settings

    Select a set of import options to apply to the imported files. If several files will be imported, it is recommended that Units Setting In File be set to Determine Automatically.

    The Default options cannot be changed.

    To select custom options and save them as a set, select <Active Settings> or a set name, and then click Set Custom Options to open the DXF DWG Import Options dialog box.

    To use custom import options that have been saved, select the set name from the list.

  5. Click OK to import the file(s).

  6. The progress of the import is displayed for each imported file during import. The final results of the import process are shown in the DXF/DWG or DWF Import Results dialog box.

  7. Click Details to open the results log file. The log text file, named DXF_DWG_DWF Import Log, is placed in the specified destination folder if it exists, or in the Vectorworks user folder. New log information is appended to any existing log file. The report provides a summary of the import, including the import settings that were used, and a list of which files succeeded, and which failed.

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