Merge DXF-DWG

1. Use File > Interoperability > Merge, then choose where to browse the file: either from File or from BIMcloud
2. In the Merge file dialog, browse for the desired DXF or DWG file.
3. Click Open.
4. The Merge DXF-DWG dialog box appears. You have two choices:

   
   
   

• Merge content of Model space into current View: Choose this to merge the Model Space portion of the DXF-DWG file into the project. The Top View of AutoCAD elements in the DXF-DWG Model Space will be generated and placed into as 2D elements.

  Set further options in the appearing dialog: Merge DXF-DWG Model Space Dialog Box.

• Append Paper Space(s) to Layout Book: Choose this to append the Paper Space(s) of the DXF-DWG file to the Layout Book.
• Paper Space definitions will be converted to Layouts.
• A new Master Layout will be created if the DXF-DWG drawing contains Paper Space size definitions not yet available in MEP Designer.
• DXF-DWG Viewport content will be converted into Drawings and placed onto Layouts. These Drawings are not editable; they will appear in the Drawing Manager with “embedded” status.
• Elements drawn in Paper Space will be converted to MEP Designer elements and placed directly onto Layouts.

  Click Append Options to set further options:.

  
  
  

  
  
  

Translate AutoCAD Blocks as:

Choose an option:

• 2D Elements
• Grouped 2D Elements
• Library Parts

  See Open Options (DXF/DWG Translation Setup).

Convert AutoCAD Leaders to Labels: Check to perform this conversion during the Merge process.

If you leave this box unchecked, AutoCAD Leaders will be converted to simple 2D elements.