Export Layers Combine

[mpkeane]

Hello;

I am trying to export a VW 12.5 drawing with ten layers and three classes as either a DWG or DXF file to send to a colleague who works with TurboCad 15. The files I have sent him all import into his CAD program with all ten layers compressed into one layer instead of ten separate ones.

Is it possible to export VW layers so they appear as separate layers in TurboCad (or AutoCad)?

Or, do I need to assign a separate Class to each of my Layers so that they show up separately in the DWG/DXF?

Thank you.

Marc

[Jonathan Pickup]

Classes in Vectorworks = Layers in Autocad

there is no concept in Autocad for the layers as we use them in Vectorworksso, you can send him ten separate files (one for each layer) and let him re-combine them in TurboCAD, or you can assign the information to classes, so he can still turn the information on and off

[mpkeane]

Thank you so much for clearing that up Jonathan.

[Jonathan Pickup]

my user group is looking at best practice for DXF/DWG this month. you are welcome to attend.

http://www.vectorworking.com/events/short-sharp-training-monthly

[mike m oz]

Marc in Vw Design Layers are the where and Classes are the what. Using Classes to define the different elements in your drawing will make your DWG exports useable to the recipient.

Design Layers are like multiple Model Spaces with each being able to have its own unique Z height. This provides the ability to have multiple storeys in a building modelled directly on top of each other and be able to view and work on each one individually. You can then view the whole model via the Unified View (aka Stack Layers).

[brudgers]

Don't know about 12.5 but in 2008 you can choose between exporting classes or layers to autocad layers.