2D Elements: imported AutoCAD blocks are exploded into basic ARCHICAD elements. In Open Options select the translation method of the following elements: AutoCAD Blocks, Dimensions and Pictures Always use the scale set in the currently active ARCHICAD window: The scale of the ARCHICAD floor plan will be used for conversion. Use constant factor for all conversions: set a scale factor for ARCHICAD to use for all conversions. This particularly applies to texts, arrowheads, symbol line types and symbol fills: - Set scale factor separately with each conversion: a dialog box to set the scale appears each time a DWG is imported. The scale factor to ensure the correct ratios of elements drawn in AutoCAD can also be set.

Selecting either of the custom options will display a field to enter the custom value. The pop-up list has four items for standard drawing units (1 meter, 1 millimeter, 1 inch, 1 foot) and two custom units (Custom and Custom ). If no such original definition is available, or if you want to redefine it, use the pop-up list to choose either a standard drawing unit (1 meter, 1 millimeter, 1 inch, 1 foot) or a custom unit (any number of millimeters or inches).This checkbox means that ARCHICAD will use the Drawing Unit definition as set in the original imported DXF-DWG file. Prefer Drawing Unit definition in DXF/DWG file.The correct size and distance conversion factor must be set to ensure that ARCHICAD interprets the data correctly. Select the correct value of 1 DXF/DWG Drawing Unit in ARCHICAD according to the drawing unit used in the DWG.

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