Create Sheet or Template from Imported CAD File
- Last UpdatedJul 28, 2025
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Creates a drawing sheet or template from an imported CAD (.dwg or .dxf) file.
Note:
It is the responsibility of the user to make sure that imported files do not contain
malicious code. AVEVA recommends never to import files that are not from a trusted
source. AVEVA does not recommend importing files that are excessively large, in rare
cases this can cause the application to crash due to the process going above the 32-bit
process limit.
On the Tools tab, in the Import group, select Import CAD file to display the Open window.
You must browse for and select the required CAD file, then click Open to display the Import Dxf/Dwg file(s) window.
The General Settings tab on the Import Dxf/Dwg file(s) window allows you to define the general settings and scale for the imported CAD Drawing.
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Drawing name |
A default name is generated automatically based on the name of the original file. Input a value to modify the name of the imported CAD drawing. The imported drawing is saved in the database with the given name. If multiple files are selected for import, the field becomes inactive and all filenames are generated automatically based on the name of the original file. |
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Import as |
Select from the drop-down list to define the element to be used as the basis for the import. The available options are:
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Import empty blocks |
Select the check box to import empty blocks (blocks without elements). De-select the check box to omit all empty blocks from the import. |
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Import attributes definitions as text |
Select the check box to import attribute definitions as TEXP elements. |
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Automatic size |
Select the check box to import the drawing using an automatically calculated size. De-select the check box to import the drawing using a selected picture size or a custom size. |
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Custom size |
Select the check box to enable the X and Y fields. Input values in the fields to explicitly define the picture size of the imported CAD drawing, on the X axis and Y axis. |
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Open after import |
Select the check box to open the file once the import has completed. |
The Fill Types Mapping tab on the Import Dxf/Dwg file(s) window displays a list of all fill types used in the imported CAD drawings and the mapped AVEVA fill types based on general mapping settings. Refer to Mapping Settings for further information.
To modify a fill type mapping, select a row on the list and select a mapped fill type from the drop-down list.
If a fill type is not mapped in the general mapping settings, the mapped fill type is set to Off.
The Line Types Mapping tab on the Import Dxf/Dwg file(s) window displays a list of all line types used in the imported CAD drawings and the mapped AVEVA line types based on general mapping settings. Refer to Mapping Settings for further information.
To modify a line type mapping, select a row on the list and select a mapped line type from the drop-down list.
If a line type is not mapped in the general mapping settings, the mapped line type is set to ByLayer.
Click OK to apply the general settings and mappings, the Hierarchy Browser window displays. Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Import Dxf/Dwg file(s) window.
Select the owning element for the imported CAD Drawing from the hierarchy.
Click OK to import the drawing or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Hierarchy Browser window. A progress window displays while the import takes place.
Click Abort to cancel the import.
A new sheet is added to the drawing. For example:
By default, the application checks if the Library (LIBY)/Symbol Library (SYLB) hierarchy exists under the selected Drawing (DRWG) element. If the hierarchy does not exist, it is created and all Symbol Template (SYTM) elements are placed under the SYLB element.