RL-inc 52 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.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alaskan_Son 1868 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RL-inc 52 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alaskan_Son 1868 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glennw 762 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alaskan_Son 1868 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alaskan_Son 1868 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alaskan_Son 1868 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RL-inc 52 Posted October 22, 2015 That did work what am I missing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alaskan_Son 1868 Posted October 22, 2015 That did work what am I missing? You just need to download the file as an older version next time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis_Gavin 87 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
country 65 Posted October 22, 2015 Thank you Dennis. Another nugget for my "should know" file. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RL-inc 52 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbuttery 166 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
