DesignSeries00228.pngImporting PartSpec

Command

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Import PartSpec

Architect: AEC > Machine Design

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The Import PartSpec command imports Thomas Register PartSpec files saved in either DWG/DXF (2D objects) or IGES or ACIS (3D objects) format. It places all parts in a single class on the active design layer and deletes any extraneous layers. The Import PartSpec command does not differentiate between a file created in the Thomas Register and other programs.

To import PartSpec files:

Select the command.

The Import Thomas Register PartSpec dialog box opens.

Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter

Description

Import 2D Part

(DWG/DXF)

Imports a 2D part from a DWG or DXF file

Import as symbol named

Imports the part as a symbol; enter the name of the symbol in the symbol name field

Import as group

Imports the part as a group

Attach part information to the group or symbol

Attaches the manufacturer’s part information to the symbol or group. The information is attached through the Part Information record format which is created if not already existing in the file.

Put objects into class

Select the class to apply to all objects being imported

Import 3D Part

Imports a 3D part

ACIS

Imports the part from an ACIS file

IGES

Imports the part from an IGES file

Depending on the type of file being imported, specify additional import options.

Import

Description

2D part from either a DWG or DXF file

In the Import DXF/DWG Files dialog box, select the file to import. The DXF DWG Import Options dialog box opens. (See DXF/DWG and DWF file import).

The only setting that may need to be edited in the DXF DWG Import Options dialog box is Units Setting In File under the Primary Settings tab. This setting refers to the units in the PartSpec DXF or DWG file, not the units of the current Vectorworks file. Do not edit the Import DXF Layers As Classes field under the Graphics Attributes tab or the Group Record Fields under the Objects tab. Changing these options will prevent objects from importing correctly. Depending on the imported part, the Map Colors to Line Weights dialog box and/or the Font Mapping dialog box may open. Make any necessary changes. The part is imported into the file based on the specified settings.

3D part from an ACIS or IGES file

If this is an IGES file, the Import IGES File dialog box opens. Select the file to import. If this is an ACIS file, the Import SAT File dialog box opens. Select the file to import. The part is imported into the current class and design layer, and is available for editing and/or converting into a symbol.

 

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