coordinate import
coordinate import
(OP)
i need to import ACAD-Drawings with realworld coordinates but my drawing area is to small. ACAD moves the imported data. when i change the working units to manage this problem, i get another, when i change the working units backwards and scale the drawing. all coordinates go wrong. we work with a metric system of 1m, 1000mm, and 1000 pu's. Can anyone give me a hint? Thank you!





RE: coordinate import
Basically, you need to find coordinates of specific points so that you have definite reference points when you're scaling the drawing.
RE: coordinate import
RE: coordinate import
My advice would be to copy the ACAD file into Microstation. You should know the exact coordinates of at least 2 points in the ACAD file. Once you copy all the data into Microstation, place the entire data using one of the reference points (make sure this point is on the correct coordinate). Then check to see how far off the other coordinate is. Scale the drawing accordingly.
If you get an error concerning the amount of space in the Microstation file, change the working units to allow for this.
I didn't have too much trouble doing this, but it'll take some time. Good luck and let me know how it goes...
RE: coordinate import
1. Find a point on the ACAD drawing that you know the exact coordinates of - a traverse point, etc...
2. Get your MS drawing set up how you want it.
3. Type GO=XXX.XXX,XXX.XXX, where you replace the X's with the coordinates - don't forget that the first number is the X-axis (Easting) and the second is y-axis (Northing).
4. Snap and pick the point on the drawing that has these coordinates, and the coordinate system for the entire drawing will be reset.
Apparently, V8 has fized the limited design plane problem...
Rob