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How to spot errors in the "CreateStoredCrossSectionsfromCADdrawings" tool?

  • 1.  How to spot errors in the "CreateStoredCrossSectionsfromCADdrawings" tool?

    Posted 11-09-2021 12:38
    Hello all,

    recently I was working to digitize CAD drawings from PDF to 3d models [using the tool - "CreateStoredCrossSectionsfromCADdrawings" ] for the purpose of volumetric estimation.
    Kindly help me out with the error that says "1 line are shorter than the specified distance".

    I'm attaching the screenshot and the project files for your reference.
    Project Files link: CrossSection Takeoffs

    Kindly help me out,
    Manny.



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    Manjunath Veeresh Kadalli
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  • 2.  RE: How to spot errors in the "CreateStoredCrossSectionsfromCADdrawings" tool?

    Posted 11-10-2021 08:15

    It has been a couple of months since I have done this function, so please excuse me if I don't directly answer your question.

    "1 lines are shorter than the specified distance." I am not positive what that is trying to convey.
    However, I do notice you have elevations on both sides of your grid, this can cause the program to get confused if any of them contradict one another, I would remove the ones on the right per Alan's suggestion in the video on how to use this function. I would also get rid of any unnecessary or duplicate offset text.

    The other thing I have to constantly fuss with myself is ensuring that everything is on the correct layer, double and triple check this...



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    Scott Threet
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  • 3.  RE: How to spot errors in the "CreateStoredCrossSectionsfromCADdrawings" tool?

    Posted 11-10-2021 09:23
    Thanks a lot for pointing out the issue. I'm working on it as per Alan's video.
    Quick Question: As there are multiple layers present, should I create a new layer group for every layer? 
    I have created a separate Layer Group for each layer as it might confuse the program to which layer to pick up or so.


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    Manjunath Veeresh Kadalli
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  • 4.  RE: How to spot errors in the "CreateStoredCrossSectionsfromCADdrawings" tool?

    Posted 11-10-2021 09:43
    I would have a layer group for plan view layers and one for cross-sections layers, but a group per layer isn't necessary

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    Scott Threet
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