[Equest-users] 3.65 - new feature?

[Steven Savich]

I use basically the same process to set up my CAD file for import.  Can't
stress enough how much time & headache you can save yourself in the Wizard
CAD import process by taking some extra time up front to do exactly what
Bruce describes below, especially resetting coordinates and making an equest
layer.

 

If I'm working on a building with multiple floors that have different
footprints or zone types/sizes, I also consolidate all of the zone outlines
in one autocad file, with a separate layer for each floor, and match up the
origin points.

 

Steven

 

From: equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org
[mailto:equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Bruce
Easterbrook
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 8:41 PM
To: Nick Caton
Cc: equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org; brians at murraypc.com
Subject: Re: [Equest-users] 3.65 - new feature?

 

Ditto, AutoCad is getting more complicated and the way it is used is much
different than a decade ago.  I always double check the origin of the
AutoCad drawing and reset it to 0,0.  I also set eQuest to 0,0 as well.
File sizes can be huge.  I always make an eQuest layer in AutoCad to
simplify the co-ordinates and snap points, just a line diagram.  On big
files I will dump everything except the layer I created.  When equest was
created the CAD files were 500k, now they run 5M to 15M or more, 70 layers,
xRefs.  I don't think eQuest was set up to get whacked like that.  It is
just like an excel box when the number is too big, you just get number
symbols.  AutoCad files used to be slim and trim, it amazed me what was on a
drawing and how little file space it took on the hard drive, this is not the
case now.  A big key is matching the origins on both programs.  For me the
bottom left of the building or buildings is always 0,0.  There was an
inquiry a week or so ago about a second building import overlaying the
original building.  Same problem.  eQuest allows you to manipulate the
origins.  You can set other buildings down where you want if you pay
attention.  Computers have zero intelligence.  They do what you tell then,
they have limitations.  If it doesn't fit in the box things explode in
unintended ways.
Bruce Easterbrook P.Eng
Abode Engineering

On 09/10/2013 5:21 PM, Nick Caton wrote:

I've had good luck so far with a 3.65 project currently importing. 6
different CAD references. more to come however.

 

When you import a new file, are the origin coordinates wildly off?  If that
is the issue, your "invisible" reference might appear far on the periphery
if you zoom way out.  I did notice that occurring a few times in this
project (although this issue happened with previous versions of eQuest) and
corrected to match the coordinates of previous imports.  

 

I have no idea exactly what causes this behavior & how to prevent it in the
first place.  Still, to sync coordinates I think the easiest way is when you
first see the prompt on locating x/y coordinates for a new import, the CAD
file name in that same dialog is a dropdown you can toggle to view the other
imports you already have.  By reference you can edit/correct the new file's
settings to match the others.

 

Hope that helps!

 

~Nick

 



 

NICK CATON, P.E.

SENIOR ENGINEER

 

Smith & Boucher Engineers

25501 west valley parkway, suite 200

olathe, ks 66061

direct 913.344.0036

fax 913.345.0617

www.smithboucher.com 

 

From: Patrick J. O'Leary, Jr. [mailto:poleary1969 at gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 3:25 PM
To: brians at murraypc.com <mailto:brians at murraypc.com> 
Cc: Nick Caton; equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org
<mailto:equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org> 
Subject: Re: [Equest-users] 3.65 - new feature?

 

any difference if using a different autocad version to import?  2004, 2007,
2011?  2004 had always worked best for me since it was less complicated than
newer versions.

On 10/9/13 12:19 PM, Brian Smith wrote: 

In the new format I have been having trouble uploading a CAD drawing for a
custom footprint. I'll go through the normal process of uploading the CAD,
hit apply to add the CAD drawing background, and nothing will show up. I
check the layer visibility and no layers are shown to check or uncheck. So
I'll try to add a drawing again, same result or just outright freeze of
eQuest. Anyone experiencing these problems

 

 

Thanks

Brian Smith, Mechanical Design Engineer

Murray & Associates, P.C.

T/907.780.6151 F/907.780.6182

www.murraypc.com

 

 

 






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