I have a problem with my SU models in layout changing scale when I update the links.

I've inserted views of my model into LO like a floor plan and elevations and set the scale of these to say 1:50, but when I update the model reference the scale changes to some random scale slightly different to 1:50. This is frustrating because every view then requires me to re-set the scale and move the view to align with my LO notes & dimensions every time I change my SU model.

Is there a way to make sure the SU view in LO stays exactly the same when updated?

Hi Guys, me again the LO newbie...I'm trying very hard to get up to speed in LO to test it as a replacement drafting package.

My new question is how do you set the default text style for labels?

Seems every label I make reverts back to the font Georgia when the rest of my dwg is in Arial Narrow.
I can't seem to find any settings in the document setup, preferences, or text & dimension trays.

I know I can eyedropper/paint the style from another object to change it but would be good to change the default.

thanks again in advance,
Mark.

Perfect.

If I wasn't so new to LO I would feel very stupid for not finding this myself.

Thanks for not laughing too hard!

How can I rearrange the order of pages in LO? Is there an easier way than cutting & pasting the contents of a whole page from one page to another?

I'm hoping someone will show me a thumbnail gallery (like powerpoint) where pages can be dragged around.

I wonder why LO doesn't just shop pages as tabs at the top like SU?

Thanks guys. Above posts mention importing rtf or even pdf?

1. I can't seem to get my excel to export rtf. How do I create an rtf from excel?
2. I can't see how LO imports a pdf?

mark

Thanks Chris, this booltools looks exactly like what I want.
The "few bucks" will be well spent!
Mark.

can anyone point me to a script that makes intersecting models and removing unwanted faces quicker?

currently I use the intersect with model tool which creates lines on my model along the slicing plane, but then I have to manually remove the faces on the side of the slice that I don't want.

I'm hoping theres a script to automatically slice the model and remove sliced faces.

Hi,
I'm a long time SU user but new to Layout. I'm considering changing all my construction drafting from AutoCAD to LO but would like some advice on managing schedules & lists in LO drawings.

For example I currently import an excel table into acad modelspace and create viewports in whichever paperspace page I need to see the table. This works well because I only have to update one master table for the whole dwg. It also allows me to just view the relevant part of the table in paperspace by adjusting the viewport. I can update the table by double-clicking which opens excel again.

Can I do all this in LO? I would prefer not to use excel but do it all in LO. I understand I can create a table of information, but how would I create a master table and view different parts of it on multiple pages?

I also read a post saying only the Mac version does tables. I run SU on both PC & Mac so would I be better off using the mac?

Thanks,
Mark