5.12.10.3. Classify symbols (DXF/DWG) as "Additional export formats " (automated)

  1. Start the VDI 3805 Wizard in the catalog context menu under Automation.

    -> The VDI Assistant [VDI Wizard] dialog box opens.

  2. Perform following settings:

    • PDT file: Use the Browse button ... to set the path.

    • Media directory: The files (dxf/dwg) are copied from the specified directory to the pool folder and the corresponding links are generated accordingly.

      The pool folder can be set in the pipeline (under $CADENAS_USER\vdi\).

      It is best to delete or rename all pipelines (*.pwp) in the folder $CADENAS_USER\vdi\ folder before you start the import. The pipelines will then be regenerated correctly.

    • For enrichments under Mode, be sure to select Enrich classification! (The Standard option should only be used for the first initial run)

  3. Click Finish.

    -> The PDT dialog box opens.

  4. Set the correct line number for ID line, data start line [Data start line], unit line [Unit line] and data type line [Data type line].

    Click Verify [To verify] and if no problems are detected click Ok.

    -> The PDT file is read.

The following entries were set automatically:

Test export: If the additional export formats are displayed in Revit, everything is set up correctly.

Export a part listed in the PDT.

PARTdataManager

Export e.g. with "Transfer to CAD [Export to CAD] (Revit: Selected configuration as 3D single part (standard) [Revit: Selected Configuration As Single Part Export (Default)] )"

Export e.g. with "Transfer to CAD [Export to CAD] (Revit: Selected configuration as 3D single part (standard) [Revit: Selected Configuration As Single Part Export (Default)] )"

Revit symbol view

Revit 3D view