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DWG and DXF files can be imported into GMS and displayed to assist in model placement or simply to enhance the display of a model.
DWG and DXF files can be imported into GMS and displayed to assist in model placement or simply to enhance the display of a model.


The objects in a DWG or DXF file are organized into layers. The display of layers [[File:CAD Layer Icon.svg|16 px]] in a CAD drawing is controlled using the check boxes in the [[GMS:Project Explorer|Project Explorer]]. Individual layers can be turned off/on or to turn off the display of all CAD data then uncheck the box next to the "[[File:CAD Folder.svg|16 px]] CAD" folder.
The objects in a DWG or DXF file are organized into layers. The display of layers [[File:CAD Layer Icon.svg|16 px]] in a CAD drawing is controlled using the checkboxes in the [[GMS:Project Explorer|Project Explorer]]. Individual layers can be turned off/on. To turn off the display of all CAD data, uncheck the box next to the "[[File:CAD Folder.svg|16 px]] CAD" folder.


The CAD options are included with all [http://www.aquaveo.com/software/gms-pricing paid editions] of GMS. CAD data can be imported with the Community Edition.
The CAD options are included with all [http://www.aquaveo.com/software/gms-pricing paid editions] of GMS. <!--CAD data can be imported with the Community Edition.-->
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==CAD Right-Click Menu==
==CAD Item Right-Click Menu==
Right-clicking on the "[[File:Convert to CAD Icon.svg|16px]] CAD" item in the Project Explorer contains the following commands in addition to the standard object folder commands.
The right-click menu on the "[[File:Convert to CAD Icon.svg|16px]] CAD" item in the Project Explorer contains the following commands in addition to the standard object folder commands:


; Remove Data : To delete the CAD data right-click on the "[[File:CAD Folder.svg|16 px]] CAD" folder in the tree and select '''Delete''' from the pop-up menu. If the CAD data was imported from a file, the file is not deleted from disk.
; Remove Data : To delete the CAD data right-click on the "[[File:Convert to CAD Icon.svg|16px]] CAD" item in the Project Explorer and select '''Remove''' from the pop-up menu. If the CAD data was imported from a file, the file is not deleted from disk.


; CAD &#65515; Feature Objects : CAD data can be converted to GMS [[GMS:Feature Objects|feature objects]] by right-clicking on the "[[File:Convert to CAD Icon.svg|16px]] CAD" item in the [[GMS:Project Explorer|Project Explorer]] and selecting the '''Convert &rarr;''' command. CAD points are turned into points, CAD lines and polylines are turned into arcs, and CAD polygons are turned into polygons. The feature objects are added to the active coverage. Once converted, the feature objects can be used to build conceptual models.
; Collapse All : Hide all items related to the "[[File:Convert to CAD Icon.svg|16px]] CAD" item in the Project Explorer.
 
; Expand All : Unhide all items related to the "[[File:Convert to CAD Icon.svg|16px]] CAD" item in the Project Explorer.
 
; Check All : Check all items related to the "[[File:Convert to CAD Icon.svg|16px]] CAD" item in the Project Explorer.
 
; Uncheck All : Uncheck all items related to the "[[File:Convert to CAD Icon.svg|16px]] CAD" item in the Project Explorer.
 
; CAD &#65515; Feature Objects : CAD data can be converted to GMS [[GMS:Feature Objects|feature objects]] by right-clicking on the "[[File:Convert to CAD Icon.svg|16px]] CAD" item in the [[GMS:Project Explorer|Project Explorer]] and selecting the ''Convert'' | ''Feature Objects'' command. CAD points are turned into points, CAD lines and polylines are turned into arcs, and CAD polygons are turned into polygons. The feature objects are added to a newly created coverage<!--to the active coverage-->. Once converted, the feature objects can be used to build conceptual models.


; CAD &#65515; TIN : Sets of CAD faces and points that have been imported to GMS can be converted to a [[GMS:TIN Module|TIN]] by right-clicking on the "[[File:Convert to CAD Icon.svg|16px]] CAD" item in the [[GMS:Project Explorer|Project Explorer]] and selecting either the ''Convert'' | '''CAD Faces &rarr; TIN Triangles''' or the ''Convert'' | '''CAD Points &rarr; TIN Points''' command.
; CAD &#65515; TIN : Sets of CAD faces and points that have been imported to GMS can be converted to a [[GMS:TIN Module|TIN]] by right-clicking on the "[[File:Convert to CAD Icon.svg|16px]] CAD" item in the [[GMS:Project Explorer|Project Explorer]] and selecting either the ''Convert'' | '''CAD Faces &rarr; TIN Triangles''' or the ''Convert'' | '''CAD Points &rarr; TIN Points''' command.


; Convert To CAD : This command converts any visible geometric data into CAD format internally within GMS. This CAD data will be saved with the project as a DWG file, or can be exported as a separate DWG or DXF file. This command is found either in the [[GMS:Display Menu|''Display'']] menu or by right-clicking in the empty space in the [[GMS:Project Explorer|Project Explorer]].
; '''CAD &rarr; Solids''' : Using this command will allow the modification of chosen layers to be converted into solids. It is accessed by right-clicking on the "[[File:Convert to CAD Icon.svg|16px]] CAD" item in the [[GMS:Project Explorer|Project Explorer]] and selecting the ''Convert &rarr;'' | '''Solids...'''.
 
; Convert To CAD : This command converts any visible geometric data into CAD format internally within GMS. This CAD data will be saved with the project as a DWG file or can be exported as a separate DWG or DXF file. This command is found either in the [[GMS:Display Menu|''Display'']] menu or by right-clicking in an empty space in the [[GMS:Project Explorer|Project Explorer]].
 
; Projection : Using the ''Projection'' | '''Projection...''' command opens up a ''Projection'' dialog specific to the CAD items selected. Using the ''Projection'' | '''Set As Display Projection''' command allows setting the display projection for the project as the current projection of the CAD data.
 
; Properties... : This option allows the user to open a properties dialog that aids in the specification of properties related to different layers of the project.


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 14:24, 13 June 2022

DWG and DXF files can be imported into GMS and displayed to assist in model placement or simply to enhance the display of a model.

The objects in a DWG or DXF file are organized into layers. The display of layers CAD Layer Icon.svg in a CAD drawing is controlled using the checkboxes in the Project Explorer. Individual layers can be turned off/on. To turn off the display of all CAD data, uncheck the box next to the "CAD Folder.svg CAD" folder.

The CAD options are included with all paid editions of GMS.

CAD Item Right-Click Menu

The right-click menu on the "Convert to CAD Icon.svg CAD" item in the Project Explorer contains the following commands in addition to the standard object folder commands:

Remove Data
To delete the CAD data right-click on the "Convert to CAD Icon.svg CAD" item in the Project Explorer and select Remove from the pop-up menu. If the CAD data was imported from a file, the file is not deleted from disk.
Collapse All
Hide all items related to the "Convert to CAD Icon.svg CAD" item in the Project Explorer.
Expand All
Unhide all items related to the "Convert to CAD Icon.svg CAD" item in the Project Explorer.
Check All
Check all items related to the "Convert to CAD Icon.svg CAD" item in the Project Explorer.
Uncheck All
Uncheck all items related to the "Convert to CAD Icon.svg CAD" item in the Project Explorer.
CAD → Feature Objects
CAD data can be converted to GMS feature objects by right-clicking on the "Convert to CAD Icon.svg CAD" item in the Project Explorer and selecting the Convert | Feature Objects command. CAD points are turned into points, CAD lines and polylines are turned into arcs, and CAD polygons are turned into polygons. The feature objects are added to a newly created coverage. Once converted, the feature objects can be used to build conceptual models.
CAD → TIN
Sets of CAD faces and points that have been imported to GMS can be converted to a TIN by right-clicking on the "Convert to CAD Icon.svg CAD" item in the Project Explorer and selecting either the Convert | CAD Faces → TIN Triangles or the Convert | CAD Points → TIN Points command.
CAD → Solids
Using this command will allow the modification of chosen layers to be converted into solids. It is accessed by right-clicking on the "Convert to CAD Icon.svg CAD" item in the Project Explorer and selecting the Convert → | Solids....
Convert To CAD
This command converts any visible geometric data into CAD format internally within GMS. This CAD data will be saved with the project as a DWG file or can be exported as a separate DWG or DXF file. This command is found either in the Display menu or by right-clicking in an empty space in the Project Explorer.
Projection
Using the Projection | Projection... command opens up a Projection dialog specific to the CAD items selected. Using the Projection | Set As Display Projection command allows setting the display projection for the project as the current projection of the CAD data.
Properties...
This option allows the user to open a properties dialog that aids in the specification of properties related to different layers of the project.

See also