2003 - save as dwg problem
2003 - save as dwg problem
(OP)
Hi,
Does any one have problems with 2003 when they save as dwg and the
blocks with linked text do not come in correctly? Example: instead of
the block saying what the file name of the part is it comes in as the
link ... "sw-file name". My var says it is an autocad problem but I do
not believe them as it works fine in 2001 & 2001+.
Thanks
Gary Reif
Fox Valley Tool & Die
Does any one have problems with 2003 when they save as dwg and the
blocks with linked text do not come in correctly? Example: instead of
the block saying what the file name of the part is it comes in as the
link ... "sw-file name". My var says it is an autocad problem but I do
not believe them as it works fine in 2001 & 2001+.
Thanks
Gary Reif
Fox Valley Tool & Die






RE: 2003 - save as dwg problem
What service pack are you running?
p.s. Howdy from E.R. Wagner
RE: 2003 - save as dwg problem
RE: 2003 - save as dwg problem
We're on SP1.0. Now I'm afraid to upgrade.
What are your settings in the "Save As" options? I am saving to R14, which is our ACAD release. Maybe try that.
I have tried several things, and I can't repeat your problem. You can send me the file(s), if you like, to the address in my profile.
Are you the FV Tool in Kaukauna (the Hawaiian-named city in Wisconsin)?
RE: 2003 - save as dwg problem
Anyway, if you want, send it...
craigTAKEOUT@okswug.com
(take out the TAKEOUT)
Mr. Pickles
RE: 2003 - save as dwg problem
I've tried adjusting every option there is one a time in many combinations with out luck.
Yep, we are the one in Kaukauna, but it's a native american name not Hawaiian, too bad if it was Hawaiian it might be a liitle warmer around here.
Thanks
Gary
RE: 2003 - save as dwg problem
Go Neenah Rockets!
RE: 2003 - save as dwg problem
I got your files from the SW to AutoCAD Block Attribute issue. I am currently using SW 2003sp2.1 and ACAD 2000. The Attribute thing looks to me like it has the right data strings in AutoCAD. I attached the "data" from an ACAD "List" command at the bottom...
The Attribute from SW appears as some "stairs" in AutoCAD, though. Each Attribute line of text is indented or tabbed to be starting right below the end point of the previous line, like this
Line1
Line2IsLikeThis
Line3MovesOver
NextLine
BUT, strange thing is the Preview Pane in ACAD shows the drawing as it SHOULD appear.
Command: list
Select objects: 1 found
Select objects:
BLOCK REFERENCE Layer: "0"
Space: Model space
Handle = 143
"Block1 2003"
at point, X= 1'-0" Y=0'-4 3/8" Z= 0'-0"
X scale factor 1.0000
Y scale factor 1.0000
rotation angle 0.00
Z scale factor 1.0000
ATTRIBUTE Layer: "0"
Space: Model space
Color: 7 (white) Linetype: "BYLAYER"
Handle = 144
Style = "Standard"
Font file = txt
start point, X=1'-0 1/8" Y=0'-6 3/16" Z= 0'-0"
height 0'-0 1/8"
value 001
NAME: part for testing blocks to dwg
REQ'D: 1
MATERIAL: ALUMINUM
STK SIZE: .5000 X 1.0000 X 2.0000
HT TRT: -
PART NUMBER: test block part
SCALE: 1:1
tag AutoAttr1
rotation angle 0.00
width scale factor 0.7500
obliquing angle 0.00
flags normal
generation normal
END SEQUENCE Layer: "0"
Space: Model space
Color: 7 (white) Linetype: "BYLAYER"
Handle = 145
Mr. Pickles
RE: 2003 - save as dwg problem
RE: 2003 - save as dwg problem
Thanks
Gary
RE: 2003 - save as dwg problem
What happens to your notes that are not in blocks?
Would I be guessing correctly that the block is used like an extended BOM balloon to identify die components in a drawing?
I am not familiar with the use of the question mark in your block definition. It turns into a number (1) when the block is finalized. Do enlighten me, please.
RE: 2003 - save as dwg problem
Yep, it's like an extended bom. Some of our customers want multiple parts per sheet, so this identifies each part.
the ? is one I manually fill in, I use it for the detail number & qaunity. example part# abcd-001, abcd-002.. I repalce the ? with 001 or 002 etc. I could not find a way to link this to work showing only the -000.
Thanks for all the help