VVondersaar

On 4/14/2022 at 1:32 PM, Alaskan_Son said:

 

I think you need to get more specific details from your engineer as to what exactly he needs to see.  Without knowing exactly what information is needed, you can't possibly know what to export and what not to export.  Also, bear in mind that in most cases, you're only going to be exporting what can be seen in your view.  If you want to export actual Wall Details then you'll need to open those details and export those individually. 

 

As an aside, you can also potentially open a 3D view and export a 3D DWG/DXF file which can be useful to some guys so they can get a better idea of what's going on. 

Thanks

On 4/13/2022 at 3:09 PM, MarkMc said:

That is true for plan views, where it gets nasty is elevations get multiple lines layered over each other. At least I've never found a way to get that not to happen, have you? Since I always open dwg files prior to sending the scale is two clicks to solve and border etc a few more so long as layers were exported.

 

To the OP worth checking if they are working on solid black backgrounds, which is very common, and adjust accordingly. Unless your line stiles are all set to Acad colors.Early on I was told a few times that there was nothing there because the lines were all black on black and they didn't select all

I did have the black/black issue once as well. Had me thinking for sure. 

My husband and I have created a floorplan for our custom new build. However, we now face the issue of not knowing how to get construction documents/blueprints with appropriate details.   We are already about 8 weeks behind our expected schedule so expediting is an issue. I'm using CA X12. I would like to learn the basics, as I do use CA for consulting but have been limited to kitchens/baths/remodels due to not knowing how to make the details. 

Please send me a message here or at valerie.vondersaar@gmail.com if interested.  I will need to know timeline and billing rate please. 

Plan viewable here

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AqVFYKFP_xC0grh7stnOsxnXVUfsPA?e=metiS0

30 minutes ago, DavidJPotter said:

When working with AutoCAD users I send views from the layout page (First floor, Second floor, elevations) and none of them have complained to me about  the files. I do NOT use export "All Floors" as that is too complicated for the AutoCAD user to sort out.

 

DJP

Yes the first round I exported all floors and he said that was too much. I then exported floor by floor and now he is saying he isn't getting enough detail for the walls. etc.

I'm not at all familiar with AutoCAD so I am a bit at a loss as to what he is getting vs what he needs. 

28 minutes ago, Doug_N said:

Try posting the plan file, and what specifically your engineer is looking for. What is the objection that the engineer has, just posting that he couldn't use the dwg file is not really explaining the problem.  Someone could come up with a useful answer to your question with enough information.

  

The plan file is too large to upload - any advice on that?

As far as I understood from the CE he can't see the wall detail that he needs. He's getting CAD lines, but he isn't getting sufficient detail to engineer the structural members 

My engineer can't get the detail he needs from my .dwg file. This is the first CA plan I'm sending to an engineer - I exported from plan view to .dwg keeping the default export settings changing only the version the CE needed. He couldn't use.

I tried again changing what layers exported and only exporting one floor at a time - he still can't use. Does anyone have step-by-step instructions or tips that can help? 

TIA