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Etabs and autocad

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anathematization

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Is it really possible to import file from autocad to Etabs?
what are the conditions to ensure the accuracy of model?
 
I have done 1 min ago.

Select the same units in which you saved the DXF.

Allocate the stories to layers in autocad, both plate elements (3DFaces) and beam, beam-columns (lines).

Then retouch within ETABs
 
you mean I should assign a unique layer for columns beams and slabs?
For slabs I should draw a rectangle or I should make a solid objects how about columns and beams a line would be ok?
Can I specify the cross section of columns in Autocad in a way that Etabs can utilize it?
 
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