I'm a Carlson guy, and try to use it whenever possible.?ÿ One of the things I've noticed is some linetypes created in C3D don't come through when the dwg is opened in Carlson, even using embedded ACAD of the same version.?ÿ Treelines, stonewalls, fences, etc.
Is there a way to get these to appear in Carlson??ÿ I can always do most of my work in Carlson, and then just open in C3D to plot, but I'd rather not.?ÿ I could also use alternative linetypes, but these have been developed by the company and are the standard.?ÿ Thanks
If your company has developed specific linetypes that only work in C3D then they need to be sure those linetypes can also be created in Carlson. Sometimes being too cute is not an asset. You want to do all your work in Carlson and then use C3D to print, does that not tell you something. Any linetype in the world can be loaded, but only a few are, to keep drawing size manageable. Are you one of those companies that also has 72,000 layers in every drawing? One of my favorite commands is "Purge". Think "Load" if your default drawing is not prime time ready. Next time pay close attention to what Carlson tells you when you first open such a drawing.
Paul in PA
?ÿ
Paul, I generally ask questions when I simply don't know something, have done a quick search, and haven't found an answer.
Also, I generally post in answer to someone's question without doing any editorializing or criticizing, or attempt at being judgemental.?ÿ
Basically, if you don't have the answer, please ignore my posts.?ÿ Thanks
?ÿ
My guess is that your C3d linetypes don't work because shape files associated with them are not found in the Carlson search path.?ÿ
Just exactly which linetypes aren't working?
Why are you not using Carlson on top of your C3D as opposed to standalone? Seems that would fix your issue. My office setup is Carlson on top of C#D and I get all kinds of C3D stuff to print.
Because I'm using CS2018 embedded ACAD, which I don't believe you can install on top of C3D, since it already has ACAD.
This is probably the correct answer, or at least the correct line of thinking. Has the OP verified that either:
- The linetype file used by the OP include the definitions used by the C3D users, or
- The support paths specified within the OEM version include the path to the linetype filed used by the C3D users
Just to cover bases, because I think I remember once encountering this, are the linetypes used in something like survey figures? If not, I won't keep racking my brain trying to remember if that caused me issues once years ago.
Not trying to be a jerk, but there really is no such thing as a C3D linetype. C3D will use the same linetypes defined within whatever AutoCAD linetype file is used. There should be no reason they wouldn't work with an AutoCAD OEM product, unless it's a pathing issue. I say that never having used an OEM version, but I would assume they use the same linetype file setup.
You're probably right, I'm not fluent on how to do a lot of CAD things, including adding linetypes. I tried loading them, but don't see these as options, so I was assuming that they were created by someone in the company who's no longer around, as no one seems to know what I'm talking about.
You're not being a jerk by pointing that out. If you can tell me how to add the linetypes so I can see them correctly in Carlson, then I definitely wouldn't consider you a jerk.
There's three ways of tackling this. Each require that you find out what linetype file (.lin) is being used by the C3D users, and its path. Once you have the file and path, go to your options (command OP), find your Files tab and expand it, click the Add button on the right side, and browse to the folder which contains the linetype file. You will probably need to back out of AutoCAD and go back in before linetypes will be recognized. Here's a screen shot.
The second way is to find the linetype file with the needed definitions, then copy and paste them in to the linetype file that you are using. A linetype definition includes two lines typically as shown.
The third way is to go to your regular linetype command, select Load, select File, then browse to the desired linetype file, which will let you load the linetypes in to your current drawing.
I keep thinking of more ways to get this done, but really I would advise using one of the first two options. The first way is probably easiest and best, but be aware that with every new installation of AutoCAD (and probably Carlson), you will need to repeat this step.
This is where I'm lost. I can open the dwg and each program, type linetype, and the linetypes obviously appear in both. But in C3D fence stone and fence wood look like something in the Appearance column, whereas in Carlson they look like dotted lines or dashed lines.
So, not sure where to go from here.
Can you locate the linetype file, then post either a screen shot or copy/paste the definitions for the stone fence and wood fence so we can get an idea of how the lines should be looking?