RL-inc Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I have bee trying to download some bi-fold door units from 3d warehouse and when I try to import to CA I get the error "couldn't create symbol, no 3d surfaces found in data file". Seems like there should be 3d info there. ( forum won't let me upload the SKP file for me to post here.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Try importing as a different SKP version. Also, you should be able to post the SKP file if you zip it first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RL-inc Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 Here is the file i downloaded. If i had to bet.....based on past experience it's something simple I'm doing wrong. FoldingSlidingDoor5t.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennw Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Worked for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Worked for me. That's odd, it didn't work for me until I opened in Sketchup and converted it to a component. I was only trying drag and drop though...Did you use the import skp option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennw Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Michael, I did it both ways. With drag and drop it came in as a free standing symbol. Using the Import method, I could specify it as a door so I can place it in a wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Michael, I did it both ways. With drag and drop it came in as a free standing symbol. Using the Import method, I could specify it as a door so I can place it in a wall. Hmmm...So I tried again. I guess it does work, but only if I take it out of the zipped folder first. I thought simply opening the folder unzipped the contents, but it must not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I found the model in 3d warehouse and was able to download and immediately drag and drop with no problem. You must be doing something wrong...Not sure what though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Try importing as a different SKP version... I think this was the issue. Try the attached file. After reading your signature, I figured you must be using X6 still. I tried importing the file into X6 and got the same message you described. I opened the file in Sketchup and saved as an older version (2014) for you. Hopefully that works. FoldingSlidingDoor5t.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RL-inc Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 That did work what am I missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 That did work what am I missing? You just need to download the file as an older version next time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_Gavin Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 - items dragged and dropped into chief are automatically fixtures. So if you want a door you need to do the import process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Thank you Dennis. Another nugget for my "should know" file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RL-inc Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 That was the ticket. Thanks Michael. The symbol looks great with the door closed in 3D. Can't really show it open due to the fact it needs to be classified as a hinged door- single door only in CA. had to do a little cad add on to make the plan view work as well. As always good help found on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbuttery Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 items dragged and dropped into chief are automatically fixtures. So if you want a door you need to do the import process so why does CA create these "nuances" ??? both processes should work the same the drag/drop process should "initiate" the import process or at least ask if it should "initiate" these are the confusion points that can cause Chief to be "frustrating" Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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