[Equest-users] Importing Autocad dwg's

[Bruce Easterbrook]

I successfully import AutoCad 2006 files, file type is 2004 version, 
into eQuest.  I have found on occasion with big complex files that 
eQuest doesn't handle them that well.  It is also hard when a 7" wall 
has 5 lines in it to select points in eQuest.  I will do a "save as" on 
the file, give it a new name, open it and strip all the fluff out or 
make a new layer and just trace in the important zones.  It makes it 
easier when you open the file in eQuest to select the layer you want, 
yours, and get to business.  You also have the architectural file as 
reference for all the constructions.  I have seen some files with 60+ 
layers, all you need is a zone layout.
Bruce Easterbrook
Abode Engineering

On 27/04/2010 05:13 PM, Jackson, Alan wrote:
>
> Try saving as an ACAD 2000 version.
>
> The hidden extension is actually a windows setting.
>
> Alan Jackson, LEED AP
> KlingStubbins
>
> *From:* equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org 
> [mailto:equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] *On Behalf Of 
> *Gerard Hazel
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 27, 2010 5:12 PM
> *To:* 'equest-users'
> *Subject:* [Equest-users] Importing Autocad dwg's
>
> I received a dwg file from an architect who says he created the doc 
> with Autocad 2004. When I try to import it into e-quest I get an 
> error  "DWGdirect Error: Invalid Dwg Version"
>
> The file he sent me has the autocad dwg icon but the file name is 
> A-110 with no extension. I have imported dwg's before.
>
> Any suggestions on what I might be doing wrong before I contact the 
> sender?
>
> Thank you
>
> Gerry Hazel
>
>
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