Importing

Module(s): Interfaces

You can use Import to import a large number of different tile types into Allplan (see Formats for exchanging data with Allplan). The transfer process can be optimized by making detailed configuration and assignment settings.

Basic information on importing data

Errors and error messages

The transfer aborts and an error message is displayed

The log file contains warnings

Exchange partner can’t read the file

The workspace is empty

The drawing is distorted

Opening the document takes a very long time

Tip: You can also import files into Allplan by dragging and dropping them from Windows Explorer. For more information see Importing using drag-and-drop operations.

To import external data

1. Click Import (How).
   

   Activate Import in one of the following ways

   • Menu bar: File Import

   • Palette: Tools Create area in the following module(s):

   Interfaces

2. Specify the file type and folder with the file(s) to be imported.

   Note: Click Preview to display the selected file in a separate preview window.

   

   • You can zoom and pan in the preview window. The following methods are provided:
     • Zooming in: click
     • Zooming out: SHIFT+click
     • Display all: double-click the right mouse button
     • Zooming: click and drag the right mouse button
     • Panning: use the arrow keys on the keyboard or click the edge of the window
   • If the selected file contains several AutoCAD layouts or model spaces, you can use the shortcut menu to select the layout or model space you wish to import.
3. Select a favorite for exchange and a configuration file near the bottom of the dialog box.
4. Click Options... to change the configuration settings (e.g., scale and unit of length).
5. Click Open.

   Allplan starts the automatic assignment.

6. When all the assignments are complete, a dialog box appears, in which you can still alter the assignments and save the configuration settings to a file.
   If the assignments are incomplete, the Configuration for Conversion dialog box appears. You can make assignments in this dialog box.
   For more information, see Making manual assignment.
7. To save the configuration you created for later use, click Save.
8. Click OK to start importing.
9. Check the log file and click OK.

   Whenever you export or import data with the ODX interface, the program automatically creates a log file. This provides information on the success or failure of the transaction and includes a detailed list of all the settings and assignments used for the transfer operation. This way, you can record the conversion operation and, if necessary, reconstruct it with the saved settings.

   When the Log file option is selected in the Settings, Advanced Settings tab, the log file automatically appears on screen when the conversion process is complete. When this option is not selected, you can display the most recent log file by selecting Show Recent Log File on the File menu - Export or Import.