Autocad line weight conversion schedule

[bohlr]

When importing DWG files, Vectorworks 2009 requries a conversion from the default line weight (In my case 7 mils.) for each Autocad colored lineweight. Can anyone direct me to a conversion chart maping Autocad colors to VW line weights. Is there a default that can be set in VW that will do this conversion automatically?

Thanks

Rick Bohl

[Ray Libby]

You would want to get that from the author of the Autocad drawing. If they can provide a .ctb file with the drawing VW will read this and automatically map line weights.

[bohlr]

Thank you for the response. I now have the .ctb file from the consultant. The .ctb file is in the same folder and highlighted when I am in the DXF/DWG Import dialogue box (all - DXF and DWG- files in folder radio buton checked) I am not able to get VW to recognize the file. Import log states two files examined one file imported, one file not imported because it was not a DXF or DWG file) Could you provide some additional information as to the process for using the .ctb file

Thanks Rick Bohl

[Ray Libby]

Is it not setting the line weights correctly?

I believe it just automatically sets line weights specified in the .ctb file if it is in the same folder. It's by design that the Import log is only showing .dwg or .dxf files as being imported.

I haven't had a .ctb file sent with Autocad drawings in a while so I can't try it out.