Hammer7 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 I'm looking for some help on importing a plot plan using a DWG file? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJPotter Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 What difficulties have you encountered so far? DJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer7 Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 Well, I'm still re-searching the best methods. I'm trying to take an existing survey and place a developed plan on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJPotter Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 First you place the survey to the structure, you NEVER rotate the structure, rather you rotate the survey/site plan/ North Pointer to the structure! If the DWG has "x-Ref" adjoining files it is less useful than one that does have X-refs connected to it. Ideally, the .dwg is of a version that is equal or older than your version of Chief. By Default, I use the "Import - dwg" command found under the "File" menu and then follow the proceeding dialogs that are presented thereby. Since .dwg imports sometimes import in a rather scattered manner, I prefer to import them first into a CAD Detail window where I can evaluate and clean up the import before placing in in my plan view. DJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer7 Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 Thank you David, I'm troubled by your last sentence about things imported in a "scattered manner." I have very little experience working with this type of importation so I'm wanting to make sure I don't corrupt something accidentally. Ideally I'm looking to do it with someone who will look over my shoulder while I do it or vice versa and record it while doing so. I have two projects to work on this back to back and one has a very tight lot restriction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJPotter Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Things out of one's control are a matter of "That's Life", no need to worry unnecessarily. Just do it and evaluate the results as above. DJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy1 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 1 hour ago, DavidJPotter said: Since .dwg imports sometimes import in a rather scattered manner, I prefer to import them first into a CAD Detail window where I can evaluate and clean up the import before placing in in my plan view. Very smart approach and is why I import this way too. I learned to do this a long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer7 Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 Yes, I'm doing this now and so far so good but I still feel a little lost...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJPotter Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Hammer7 said: Yes, I'm doing this now and so far so good but I still feel a little lost...lol We all have to cross our on "Rubicons" as they present themselves in Life, welcome to the club! DJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy1 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I believe he's now okay using his dwg in his plan. Helped him via Zoom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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