RobWhite Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 How do I centralise CAD detail files I have created in individual projects to use generally in other jobs. Do I do this via the Library or is there a method within Cad detail management? Using CA 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwideziner Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Depends what form they are currently in. I have all my details on their own plan files in a separate folder, which gets copied and updated with each release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobWhite Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 My cad details are only accessible when I open the project inwhich I produced them. When drafting a new project and the only method I know to open the previous job and copy the details into the library and then create a new cad detail in the new project and copy the detail from the library. I suspect that is a bit long winded. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintodesign Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I use a plan file called "Details" with all my details in it. I save it to each client file in addition to the plan file that has the floor plan. That way I have access to all the details I might need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJPotter Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Barb Preston's way is workable but I prefer to use "Boiler Plate" type details that I use repeatedly to be "Added to the Library" command found in the "Edit Toolbar" when selecting a true CAD Detail (all 2D objects). You can also "Save to Library" 3D objects if they are customized enough where doing so might save a few clicks in the future. The problem with having a "CAD Detail Plan" as Barb suggests is that it can become so packed with details to a point where the .plan file can become sluggish to deal with. Using a Custom named folder in the "User's Library" in the Library Browser is a more efficient way to organize and use such things. DJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 If you have several CAD Detail Plans, it's pretty easy to organize by Detail Subject. Door & Window Details Railing Details Foundation Details Floor Framing Details Roof Framing Details etc Each of those Plan Files can have multiple named CAD Detail Windows. It's kind of a "Library of Details" that are available to be sent to any Layout. They can be modified in those Plans and any Layout that references one of those details would be automatically updated. It's also very easy to create new details from any of those. The Details are always "to scale" and the Library doesn't get cluttered with hundreds of details that can be difficult to locate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 My lib. saved details are very easy to locate b/c I have them sorted in folders like Joe but they are not in any Cad detail windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscussel Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Perry, With your system, do you go from the Library to a Cad Detail then to Layout or do you go directly from Library to Layout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 From lib. straight to the layout, but no scale, which is ok for me, I really don't want anyone scaling the details anyway. I have most of my typical details already on my layout template so send it once , never do it again. Any oddball details are in the lib ready to go or revise. If a detail needs to change permanently I just open it on a new plan, change it and re-save it, and delete the plan. This way it doesn't globally change the detail on every plan you have done in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscussel Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 This is the same way that I work. Always looking to see if there is something better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobWhite Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Thanks Fella's. Kinda think I'll gravitate to using the librar, rather than a separate plan file to house the Cad Detial. Appreciate the ideas and dailogue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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