rwlang Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 new CA X7 user here. Working on setting up defaults, preferences etc prior to drawings anything. I am a 27 year ACAD and ADT user with established drawing layout, look to my CD's. Im looking to use CA X7 for 3d modeling and for construction documents. I want to use my existing title block, object layer color, line weight and line types and look that i currently have in ACAD. I'm looking for some guideance from an experienced user (in both platforms preferred) to help in setting up CA. I would love to discuss further if anyone is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javatom Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I have not done your particular thing so this is a bit of a guess. I think you will have to import your info into chief as a DWG file. You may need to fine tune the line weights and color. I have only done this with engineer info like surveys etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJPotter Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Yes, your title block is just 2D CAD so it can be imported, resized and placed on your layout template. You really need to study "Annotation Sets", "Layer Sets" as well as all the basic introduction videos to the basic tools and procedures. Going from strictly 2D to 3D is a large change for you. DJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwlang Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 17 minutes ago, DavidJPotter said: Yes, your title block is just 2D CAD so it can be imported, resized and placed on your layout template. You really need to study "Annotation Sets", "Layer Sets" as well as all the basic introduction videos to the basic tools and procedures. Going from strictly 2D to 3D is a large change for you. DJP I have experience in 3d using architectural desktop and revit so i have good understanding of how things are drawn. My concern is getting my cd's to look (on paper and on screen) like they do now in autodesk environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 If new to Chief check out the Documentation if you don't already have it... the Tutorial Guide Steps you through many things (600pgs) , not sure if the X7 version is still available or as good but most of the basics are there as some stuff hasn't changed in years... : https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/documentation.html the Knowledge Base (KB) is worth checking out too: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/database.html eg creating layouts....https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00737/creating-and-using-layout-templates.html or this sections of the Videos (caveat is that SSA maybe needed for Videos) https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/#playlist-105 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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