We have recently been importing some drawings from AutoCAD. We discovered that the symbols (AutoCAD Blocks) are embedded in the file. They are not saved to the symbol folders. This got us thinking. Is there a means to save a symbol within the Datacad file?
Here is why we ask. In a renovation project, we show the existing in lighter line weights than the new. It would be nice to be able to import an symbol from the Symbols Browser and then save it to the drawing in two different version, one for existing and one for new. This would aid in reducing modification time by utilizing the use of symbols without cluttering the "master" symbols folders with duplicate symbols.
Think of how Sketchup uses components. You can insert a component, copy it, then modify one, by making it unique, without exploding the component.
Here is why we ask. In a renovation project, we show the existing in lighter line weights than the new. It would be nice to be able to import an symbol from the Symbols Browser and then save it to the drawing in two different version, one for existing and one for new. This would aid in reducing modification time by utilizing the use of symbols without cluttering the "master" symbols folders with duplicate symbols.
Think of how Sketchup uses components. You can insert a component, copy it, then modify one, by making it unique, without exploding the component.
Arthur Wood
CADD Manager
EH Danson Associates
St. Johnbury, Vermont
CADD Manager
EH Danson Associates
St. Johnbury, Vermont