DWG/DXF – 12D Wiki Beta Test

AutoCAD Drawing Template

AutoCAD Drawing Templates (*.dwt) The AutoCAD drawing template should be set up with a matching AutoCAD map file. (*.acadmf) Search the web here for the process of creating a "*.dwt" file. Whilst it is possible to create a single "*.dwt" file for 12d Model to use for all external mapping to Autocad, some 12d Users [...]

Exporting a .DXF from 12d Model to Leica

Exporting strings, and/or points, to the Leica platforms can be done via the .dxf format. This option, within 12d Model, is located under File I/O => Data Output => DWG/DXF/DXB => DWG/DXF/DXB. The Write DWG/DXF file for panel allows the user write a .dxf file by selecting the data source that they wish to export. NOTE: The default file type, in [...]

Input DWG/DXF data

Importing DWG/DXF Files into 12d Model The DWG/DXF Input Panel in 12d Model is designed to support the import of linework, symbols, strings, and triangulated face data from external CAD files. This is particularly useful when incorporating third-party data into your project, such as detail surveys or pre-built triangulations. Accessing the Panel To import DWG, [...]

Write DWG – Export 12d Model Attributes

Symbols & Attributes in 12d Model have been around for a long time. But did you know that Vertex Attributes can also be export as DWG - Block Attributes? This is useful for something as simple as setout points, or drainage/utility information. During the export process, 12d Model will automatically convert Symbols to Blocks, along [...]