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gaya  
#1 Posted : Sunday, October 5, 2014 4:36:36 PM(UTC)
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Hi community, this is my forst topic, therefore forgive me please if any mistakes.
I have purchased Viacad 2D/3D 9 and when trying to open DXF or DWG files (to further edit them) I have the following problems:
1. some layers from the original file are missing. Is there any way I can retract them
2. layers are spread all over the window, so I have to manually collect and put them together again. How can I open exactly as the original file?

Thanks a lot for now!
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Tim Olson  
#2 Posted : Sunday, October 5, 2014 5:21:33 PM(UTC)
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Hi Gaya

It should preserve the layers on import. If you zip and send me the file, I can check.

Thanks

Tim

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gaya  
#3 Posted : Sunday, October 5, 2014 5:40:29 PM(UTC)
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Hi Tim,

thanks for the quick reply. I have never attached a file to a post, so hope it works...let me know if it doesn't, please.
/Users/eurowindowsltd/Documents/EuroWindows Ltd/installation/installation details/cross sections/entrance door/Entrance sill.dwg.zip

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Tim Olson  
#4 Posted : Sunday, October 5, 2014 6:01:52 PM(UTC)
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Hi Gaya
That looks like a path on your local machine.

To attach a file, try and use the "Attach files to this post?" under Options.
Tim

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gaya  
#5 Posted : Sunday, October 5, 2014 6:14:46 PM(UTC)
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Hi Tim,

the only option I have under my post window is: Watch this topic and receive notifications of activity via e-mail?

Is it somewhere else?
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jdi000  
#6 Posted : Sunday, October 5, 2014 6:49:58 PM(UTC)
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The option to attach files does not show up

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Jason
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Tim Olson  
#7 Posted : Sunday, October 5, 2014 10:13:57 PM(UTC)
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>> The option to attach files does not show up

Thanks Jason, I updated the privileges for file uploads. You should be able to upload now.
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gaya  
#8 Posted : Sunday, October 5, 2014 11:28:28 PM(UTC)
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Hi Tim, thanks for that. Attached...
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Entrance sill.dwg.zip (33kb) downloaded 18 time(s).

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Tim Olson  
#9 Posted : Monday, October 6, 2014 11:32:54 AM(UTC)
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The DWG import is bringing in one inserted block with many nested blocks. By default, we delete all empty layers and it's only seeing the block layer.

I've added a new option in the DWG Import for "Preserve Empty Layers". With this option checked, it will keep all the layers. The individual layers will only show objects in the layers if you ungroup.

This is in the next upload.

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gaya  
#10 Posted : Monday, October 6, 2014 2:42:25 PM(UTC)
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Hi Tim,

thank you so much for this. How can I update my Viacad to have that additional option? I have tried on my computer just before, and the only option for DXF/DWG imports is "Include paperspace layout".

Thanks again!
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#11 Posted : Tuesday, October 7, 2014 5:01:57 AM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Tim Olson Go to Quoted Post
By default, we delete all empty layers... The individual layers will only show objects in the layers if you ungroup.

so not empty... option should maybe set as default especially if entities, even grouped ones, are residing on them.

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posh.de  
#12 Posted : Tuesday, October 7, 2014 5:07:46 AM(UTC)
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btw, for checking and also converting DXF/DWG documents the free Teigha Viewer for Windows/OSX/Android might come in handy for.

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Tim Olson  
#13 Posted : Tuesday, October 7, 2014 5:17:25 PM(UTC)
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>>so not empty... option should maybe set as default especially if entities, even grouped ones, are residing on them.

Hi Norbert

Yes quite right. AutoCAD lets you have a block/insert where individual elements have their own layer. For ViaCAD/Shark these get converted into groups where all elements of the group display in the group layer.

On my list of things to do is to create a AutoCAD like block/insert entity. It will solve more then a few compatibility issues.

Tim

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jdi000  
#14 Posted : Wednesday, October 8, 2014 4:13:07 AM(UTC)
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On my list of things to do is to create a AutoCAD like block/insert entity. It will solve more then a few compatibility issues.

Tim





Tim

This is very exciting news and a huge efficiency saver if blocks entities are allowed to be edited and all instances of block in a drawing get updated. As well as having line style control by block as well.

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gaya  
#15 Posted : Sunday, October 12, 2014 3:44:32 PM(UTC)
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Hi Tim,

I am still waiting for your reply as how can I add the additional "Preserve Empty Layers" you have created recently for opening DWG and DXF files into my already installed/purchased ViaCad 2D/3D for Mac?
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Tim Olson  
#16 Posted : Monday, October 13, 2014 11:15:33 AM(UTC)
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>> how can I add the additional "Preserve Empty Layers"

It is in beta builds and if no one finds an issue, in the next English service pack.

Encore has development currently working on the Shark FX release. Last week we released the ViaCAD German service pack to Encore. The ViaCAD English service pack should follow, but I don't have the release date.

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gaya  
#17 Posted : Monday, October 13, 2014 4:44:38 PM(UTC)
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That is a pitty, so I can not carry out my work at this stage. I can not find any link on your website for service pack downloads. When the English version is released, how can I download the service pack?
Thanks, gaya
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Tim Olson  
#18 Posted : Monday, October 13, 2014 5:07:14 PM(UTC)
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>>so I can not carry out my work at this stage.

You're invited to participate in the beta. Participating may also help ensure I've fixed the problem before it is released. You can download betas at:

http://www.punchcadlabs.com/page7/page7.php

I believe 1138 is available for ViaCAD Pro and Shark FX.

>>When the English version is released, how can I download the service pack?

From inside the app, select Current Version within the Help menu you can get the current released build.


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gaya  
#19 Posted : Monday, October 13, 2014 5:27:29 PM(UTC)
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OK, will keep an eye once the release is available. As to participating, I can try, but I am not sure whether I can be any help or not:-)
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gaya  
#20 Posted : Sunday, October 19, 2014 9:18:34 PM(UTC)
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Hi Tim again,

I do not seem to find a current version option in my help menu. Is it somewhere else within the application?
Thanks!
Gaya
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