DXF Import Issues - Drawing is too large error


	Applies To

	Product(s):	Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
	Version(s):	ALL
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	N/A
	Subarea:	N/A
	Original Author:	Bentley Technical Support Group

Overview

This document details what to do should you have issues importing your DXF background into your Design Database project:

Generally, these issues can indicate that:

To resolve this you will need to edit the DXF in your CAD software. The following steps should resolve this issue.

Zoom to view the full extents of the DXF - the "Drawing is too large" error (below) occurs when the X and/or Y dimension of the DXF exceeds a million scale units. To avoid this, please ensure that there are no objects placed a large distance away from the building plan.

Simplify the drawing by deleting any unnecessary items - hatching in particular. Grid lines and furniture should also be removed.
Check the scale of the DXF, and choose the same when importing.
Ensure that no Ex-Ref's are being used.

Save the updated DXF. It should now import with no problems.