edp Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 How do I import a floor plan to a DWG file to see how it looks on my survey map? Then, how can I change my DWG file to a 3D view and place my house on it? I have a steep lot and will have to either put footings into the side of the hill, or put in a foundation. I am building a small cabin, so there is not a lot of weight to it. Thank you. This is a leap for me in this process. Ed Quote Link to comment
Ray Libby Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I don't understand "import a floor plan to a DWG file". Are you importing a DWG into Vectorworks? When you want to change a DWG file to 3D are you working in Autocad? Quote Link to comment
islandmon Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Recommend that you try importing DesignLayers into a DTM file with your site survey and 2d contours. In this scenario, you can utilize WorkGroupReferencing to import the Building. As for the DTM file, you will need to provide some 3d information via 3dPoly contours or 3d Loci from survey datum in order to utilize the DTM procedures to create a functional 3d site model. Once this process is complete, you can export the file to DWG format. Quote Link to comment
edp Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Ray, I can open my Topographic Survey in VectorWorks as a DWG file. I am trying to place my house on the DWG file. Right now I am working on understanding islandmon's response. He is way ahead of me on the curve. Is there a way I can crop the Survey Map? It is of a two acre parcel and I only need a small part of it. Thank you both! Ed Quote Link to comment
edp Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 I wound up just drawing the building on the Topo Survey. It works for just the placement. I still have to learn about making it all 3D though. Quote Link to comment
CipesDesign Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 If you create a Viewport you will be able to crop it as desired. In addition to the VW's Help files, there are a few good manuals out there to help you learn 3d. Here is the one that a lot of people really like: http://www.archoncad.com/ Have Fun! Quote Link to comment
edp Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Thanks. It is fun! Great suggestion. I have Jonathan's Essential Tutorial Manual for VectorWorks version 12.5. It has been invaluable and lives next to the keyboard. Quote Link to comment
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