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Blocks and Symbols in FDM not importing

  • 1.  Blocks and Symbols in FDM not importing

    Posted 03-30-2017 17:37

    Hi

     

    I am trying to create a FXL file to meet a local roads authority standard.

    The attached need to be applied as symbols to particular feature codes. When using the FDM I attempt to import these as symbols from the source dwg file nothing comes through.

    I have also tried to import as blocks using import blocks in the FDM and I get the No block views were imported message.

     

    In TBC itself I can import and insert these as blocks with no issues

    Attachment(s)

    dwg
    LSCP-Tree (Extra Large).dwg   106 KB 1 version
    dwg
    LNMK-L Arrow.dwg   104 KB 1 version
    dwg
    COMM-Phone Box.dwg   100 KB 1 version


  • 2.  Re: Blocks and Symbols in FDM not importing

    Posted 03-30-2017 23:43

    In ACAD they not defined as blocks in your files. You have to create blocks with ACAD or TBC and than you will be able to import them.

     

    Pete



  • 3.  Re: Blocks and Symbols in FDM not importing

    Posted 07-16-2019 12:54

    Hello, Heinz. Nothing shows up in FDM when I import a .dwg for a symbol. I have a hundred cells in Microstation to get to FDM. I have tried exporting from Microstation to Microsurvey CAD (uses Intellicad to create .dwg), with and without cell definition, exploded and re-created blocks in Microsurvey, even created the linework and block in Microsurvey - still no symbol. I have tried importing the Microstation file (no cell, just linework) into TBC, create block and export to .dwg - still no symbol when I import to FDM. Any other ideas? I don't want to re-draw all these symbols, especially in TBC symbol editor.



  • 4.  Re: Blocks and Symbols in FDM not importing

    Posted 07-24-2019 20:04

    Hi Alistair, I don't know Microstation. What happens with those blocks, created in Micostation, if you import them into AutoCAD?

     

    Peter



  • 5.  RE: Re: Blocks and Symbols in FDM not importing

    Posted 11-23-2022 12:14
    I had the same problem. Then, I created all the blocks in one AutoCad file, ensuring the block was inserted into the file.
    In a block feature, import blocks and import the dwg with all the blocks inserted in the CAD file.
    This worked. You can then select one of the blocks in the file.

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    Stephen Moore
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  • 6.  Re: Blocks and Symbols in FDM not importing

    Posted 07-18-2019 22:08

    Hi Josh, all three dwg files work in my FDM. Did you add them through the Lines and Symbols window -> New Symbol?

     

     

    And are you using the latest FDM?

     

    Thanks. 

    Rui



  • 7.  RE: Re: Blocks and Symbols in FDM not importing

    Posted 02-28-2024 09:45

    Hi Rui Wu,

    I've managed to insert the AutoCAD block but when I use the code out in the field, some Blocks are not aligned or anywhere near to the recorded point. Some are synced but I can't work out what the difference is?

    Any ideas?

    Many thanks in advance.



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    Nick Jackson
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