Hello Vectorworks users,
I need some help importing AutoCAD 2000 files into Vectorworks Spotlight 9.5.2.
First I am a lighting consultant and designer that started my "drafting" (I use the term drafting very loosely) career on Minicad 6 upgrading to the current VW Spotlight 9.5.2.
Having said that, the reason I am a Vectorworks fan is that it runs well on my Mac and Spotlight is very easy for me to design without having to be a draftsman.
Unfortunately as my business has evolved it has pulled me into designing for new buildings and more into the world of architects and engineers.
Normally I get DWG files emailed to me and I open them with no problems, today I got sent a file with a bunch of AutoCAD "junk" that I have never seen before.
The files are as follows:
acad.fmp
AIA(256) Scale 96.ctb
architxt.shx
ARIALBD.TTF
ltypeshp.shx
romans.shx
Sections Master.dwg
Sections Master.txt
simplex.shx
txt.shx
The text file gave the following instructions:
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Transmittal Report Created by AutoCAD eTransmit 01:35PM Monday, November 04, 2002
Drawing
This is a transmittal based on Plans Master.dwg
Notes Floor Plan Master
Files
Root Drawing
G:\2001205-00\A\7-CD\Plans Master.dwg
AutoCAD Font Map References
C:\Program Files\Autodesk Architectural Desktop 3\support\acad.fmp
AutoCAD Compiled Shape References
C:\Program Files\Autodesk Architectural Desktop 3\support\simplex.shx
C:\Program Files\Autodesk Architectural Desktop 3\fonts\txt.shx
I:\hand.shx
C:\Program Files\Autodesk Architectural Desktop 3\support\ltypeshp.shx
I:\x-hand1h.shx
I:\architxt.shx
C:\Program Files\Autodesk Architectural Desktop 3\fonts\romans.shx
TrueType Font file References
C:\WINNT\FONTS\FUTURAL.TTF
AutoCAD Color-dependent Plot Style Table File References
C:\Program Files\Autodesk Architectural Desktop 3\Plot Styles\A_Martha's Laserjet.ctb
AutoCAD Plotter Configuration File References
C:\Program Files\Autodesk Architectural Desktop 3\plotters\Martha_s LaserJet.pc3
The following files could not be located:
L:\LIDE\AERIAL\aerial_1.tif
Conversion
All drawing files were converted to AutoCAD 2000/LT2000 format.
Notes for distribution
.SHX fonts
Please copy these fonts to the AutoCAD Fonts directory and check with the font manufacturer about distribution rights. Fonts supplied with AutoCAD are freely distributable.
.TTF fonts
TTF fonts must be registered with the Operating System. To register, copy these files to the system fonts folder or use the fonts application in the Control Panel. Check with the font manufacturer about distribution rights. Fonts supplied with AutoCAD are freely distributable.
.PC3 printer configuration files
Please copy these files to the AutoCAD Printer Configuration Search Path directory
..CTB/.STB plot style tables
Please copy these files to the AutoCAD Plot Style Table Search Path directory.
The AutoCAD variable FONTALT was set to
C:\Program Files\Autodesk Architectural Desktop 3\support\simplex.shx
Please make sure that the FONTALT variable is set to this file or an equivalent before opening any drawings. All text styles with missing fonts are automatically set to this font.
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When I try to import the DWG file Vectorworks gives me a "Critical openDWG error. You will be given an opportunity to save each open file which has been modified." After going through the save dialog VW shuts down.
Questions:
1. What did I get sent?
2. Is this an X-ref type of file?
3. Can I open it with Vectorworks and if so how?
4. Would an upgrade to VW 10 help me?
5. If I need to get a new file sent how do I communicate what I need done in AutoCAD to the originator of the file so that I can read it.
I?m sorry this post is so long but I know very little about AutoCAD and I am looking for some guidance.
Thank you very much!
Sincerely,
Greg Persinger
System Info
B&W G3
192M RAM
OS9.2.2