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    • D Offline
      Dc2Productions
      last edited by

      Good morning all!

      I'm currently working on a project with vendor supplied CAD files in .dwg format.

      The problem is, when I view the file in a DWG viewer (screen on right) everything looks fine.

      However when I import the file into SU, (screen on left) it barely imports anything!

      This is not the first time this has happened so I would really love to find a solution to this.

      Im confused as to how the elements could be there in the viewer but not import when bringing into SU? 😢

      If anyone has a solution to this problem, please pass it along!!

      Thanks!

      Dan


      .dwg file from vendor


      my screenshot of problem

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      • pbacotP Offline
        pbacot
        last edited by

        Same result here.

        MacOSX MojaveSketchUp Pro v19 Twilight v2 Thea v3 PowerCADD

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        • TIGT Offline
          TIG Moderator
          last edited by

          It contains a 'Proxy' object.
          I opened it in CAD and Exploded it and got a lot more to Import...
          BUT it is still pretty much useless !


          Capture.PNG

          TIG

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          • ToboboT Offline
            Tobobo
            last edited by

            Some of the more recent AutoCAD programs allow a fbx or obj export. That could be a better way of getting a good transition.

            I could do it for you, if you can't with your version.

            Toby

            Philippians 4:13

            I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

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