Dear All,
Is there any way to convert many equipment & piping files in ACIS (AutoCAD solid object) in one command. I have many files in my project, I want to convert all project in ACIS format,is there solution or any option to convert all files in ACIS format. If it is possible please help me.
I am working on Auto plant v8i ss4 & AutoCAD 2012
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Shrinivas Jadhav
Hello Shrinivas,
First, the autoplant components have to be converted to autocad solids. Then use the normal procedure to convert dwg to ACIS as you would any other autocad drawing. Please note though that the components will not be intelligent. It will only be a physical representation of the components for reference.
To create solids use the following procedure.
1. Start the autoplant model in autoplant piping.
2. Create a new layer called ACIS.
3. Set the ACIS layer to current.
4. Type in the command COPYASACIS.
5. Save the model.
Regards
Dinesh Solanki
Dear sir,
Thanks for your reply,
I know how to convert in ACIS ,but i want to convert number of files(e.g.20 equipment in different cad files) to ACIS .Is it possible ?
shrinivas
Dear Jwolfe,
Thanks for your reply.
I have not any Autocad Script tools.please suggest me.
Dear Dinesh sir,
I have tried this option,its working & its good.Is it possible to convert all the required files at once.e.g.10 equipment files & 5 piping files.it should able to convert all of them at once.At present we open every single file & convert them to ACIS.
www.multi-batch.com/default.htm
I beleive you could do what you want with multi-batch. Download the free trial and give it a shot. Just remember you will need to create batch files as if you are manually loading and typing every command into the autocad command line.
Dear jwolfe ,
I have download the free trial & installed om my PC,but i cant understand how to use it .Can you provide steps how to use this software.
Thanks in advance,
shrinivas jadhav
I attached the help file (you probably have it already with the install). It includes some good examples.
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