Hello All, I am a new to CA so go easy on me! I've tried researching my dilemma online, YouTube, CA tutorials but I can't quite seem to figure it out.
I am creating a simple plan set for a kitchen remodel (basic stuff, right?). Basically "before" and "after" 2D views. I would like to have an existing (as-built) plan view that indicates current "as-built existing conditions" (i.e. windows, doors, electrical, appliance locations, etc.). In turn have another plan view to show the proposed "new conditions". And have both 2D views on the same "layout file" to create one PDF or even just to print. This seems so basic, what am I missing?
Whenever I add electrical, cabinets, windows, etc. to a certain plan view in CA, those items carry to the next plan view in that file. With walls and such (windows/doors items) I've seen tutorials with hatch lines and changing floor reference with overlay views, but nothing with items such as cabinets, electrical symbols, appliances, notes, etc. Do I create two files and somehow merge the two CA files so they can be on one PDF set? I know this answer is staring me in the face... Am I making any sense? Thank you for any advice.
Another newbie question which I'm sure I can find online but since I've got you... is importing two different files to a layout is as simple as click and drag? I do see that in the "File" drop down tab that there is the option to Import/Export, I'll give that a try. I've only been creating layout plans with the current file I'm working on so far (simple stuff). I'm sure that I will be importing other files to a layout plans by doing the same thing as those plans become more complex. I just have little experience at this point. But we all have to start sometime. Thanks for your advice