Importing without Layers

huajiet · 9 Dec 2016, 15:24

I'm trying to set up my SU2014 workflow similar to what Revit does with its Link function.

For example, I have modelled a 'Topographical' model based on incomplete survey drawings. I want to import the 'Topographical' model into a new SU file (let's call it 'Combined'), and start a massing model on it; at the same time, allowing me to Reload any updates on the 'Topographical' model.

For the sake of simplifying the 'Combined' file, is it possible to import the 'Topographical' model without layers?

Garry K · 9 Dec 2016, 15:33

Delete the layers you don't want and make sure that "Move Contents to Default Layer" is selected

driven · 10 Dec 2016, 00:39

Save the 'Topographical' group in the 'Topographical' model as a separate component...

import the model into the 'Combined' file, then Right Click >> Reload whenever you need...

john

huajiet · 10 Dec 2016, 06:02

Hi John,

I did what you said to do, but the 'Topographical' model still imports with layers. What could I be doing wrongly?

Dave R · 10 Dec 2016, 12:28

@huajiet said:

Hi John,

I did what you said to do, but the 'Topographical' model still imports with layers. What could I be doing wrongly?

Layers don't just create themselves. It sounds to me as if you didn't follow Garry's advice to delete the layers in your 'Topographical' model. Try that making sure you are moving all content to Layer 0 (the Default layer).

huajiet · 10 Dec 2016, 17:01

I thought Garry's suggestion was another workaround entirely.

From what I gather, there is no direct solution for what I'm asking for. the best workaround is to use appropriate prefixes, e.g. 'TOPO-Ground' and 'TOPO-Water', in the 'Topographical' model, and every time I Reload it into the 'Combined' model, to Delete the TOPO layers while Moving contents to the Default layer. is this correct?

I had the idea that I could somehow make the layers incoming from the 'Topographical' model to not show.

Dave R · 10 Dec 2016, 17:03

It's not a work around to remove the layers if you don't want them.

driven · 10 Dec 2016, 17:27

sorry I wasn't clear...

what I was suggesting is you save the base geometry as a new separate component...

in the topo model it will still have layers, but not in the component...

you would need two components if water and land are separate entities...

if you upload a simple example we would understand your goal better...

john