I have some issues with setup assistant. It used to crash when I added floors or layers to a pre-existing file- but I think that has been fixed.
The layer setup, though, is weks when it comes to working on a project that has existing conditions ('residential remodel'). Since I do alot of work on existing structures, there are no layers for existing walls (I end up using the 'mod-slab-' layers with corrected Z values), or classes for existing conditions (I modify one of the wall classes to 'wall-exst'). It is also difficult to do more than one schematic design for ether new construction or remodelling projects. I usually use the 'Sheet-FloorPlan-' for one design, and Sheet-Schemplan-'for another, with corrected Z values. It works, but its clumsy and takes some manual input time.
I also use my own titleblock on its own layer, as I use special scripts for updating the drawing dates. I'm not there yet with the titleblock on each and every sheet.
Otherwise, its a great way to set up a file really quick.
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I have some issues with setup assistant. It used to crash when I added floors or layers to a pre-existing file- but I think that has been fixed.
The layer setup, though, is weks when it comes to working on a project that has existing conditions ('residential remodel'). Since I do alot of work on existing structures, there are no layers for existing walls (I end up using the 'mod-slab-' layers with corrected Z values), or classes for existing conditions (I modify one of the wall classes to 'wall-exst'). It is also difficult to do more than one schematic design for ether new construction or remodelling projects. I usually use the 'Sheet-FloorPlan-' for one design, and Sheet-Schemplan-'for another, with corrected Z values. It works, but its clumsy and takes some manual input time.
I also use my own titleblock on its own layer, as I use special scripts for updating the drawing dates. I'm not there yet with the titleblock on each and every sheet.
Otherwise, its a great way to set up a file really quick.
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