jstaylor
2012-01-10, 03:22 PM
Here is what I have done:
I started with an existing architectural model which I detached from central and discarded worksets and saved locally to make it "mine". This model contains hundreds of views, sheets and is a very detailed architectural model containing multiple phases.
I then proceeded to link in a site DWG, create a topographical surface, model some existing building envelopes and model a a shoring wall. I added some phases and used some existing phases. I created several views in plan, section and elevation some of which were based off of copies of the pre-existing views. I also created several sheets.
In the meantime the architectural model central file has been updated. Until now this did not affect my work because the envelope was not changing. The new model being issued will have envelope changes that do affect my work.
Here is what I would like to accomplish:
Ideally I would be able to create an empty project file into which I would be able to transfer my created elements, sheets and views. I would then like to be able to link the architectural model at this point so that any further updates can be reflected by simply loading a new model link.
It seems to me, however, that I would need to have the project standards and possibly some view and other sundry items existing in my new project before attempting to copy over my created elements. This is where I would really like some direction to make sure I get the new project file appropriately configured before attempting to copy over my work.
Additionally, I am curious as to how I might be able to make a linked model behave as something more intelligent than a single import instance. That is, the reason I performed my work in the architectural model itself as opposed to linking it from the beginning was that I needed to be able to interface with the exterior faces to place my shoring walls. I also needed the pre-existing levels and grids (which I am pretty sure I can share easily anyhow). As a linked model it was not possible to place walls using "pick line" and offset. Is there a way to make a linked model available in such a way that pick line/offset and other such tools function the same as if the model elements were not linked but part of the project?
Apologies for the long post and multiple questions. If I knew how to interface intelligently with a linked model i would not have created this mess. Now that I have I would like to copy my work out of the mess and hopefully understand how to not have to do it again in the future.
I started with an existing architectural model which I detached from central and discarded worksets and saved locally to make it "mine". This model contains hundreds of views, sheets and is a very detailed architectural model containing multiple phases.
I then proceeded to link in a site DWG, create a topographical surface, model some existing building envelopes and model a a shoring wall. I added some phases and used some existing phases. I created several views in plan, section and elevation some of which were based off of copies of the pre-existing views. I also created several sheets.
In the meantime the architectural model central file has been updated. Until now this did not affect my work because the envelope was not changing. The new model being issued will have envelope changes that do affect my work.
Here is what I would like to accomplish:
Ideally I would be able to create an empty project file into which I would be able to transfer my created elements, sheets and views. I would then like to be able to link the architectural model at this point so that any further updates can be reflected by simply loading a new model link.
It seems to me, however, that I would need to have the project standards and possibly some view and other sundry items existing in my new project before attempting to copy over my created elements. This is where I would really like some direction to make sure I get the new project file appropriately configured before attempting to copy over my work.
Additionally, I am curious as to how I might be able to make a linked model behave as something more intelligent than a single import instance. That is, the reason I performed my work in the architectural model itself as opposed to linking it from the beginning was that I needed to be able to interface with the exterior faces to place my shoring walls. I also needed the pre-existing levels and grids (which I am pretty sure I can share easily anyhow). As a linked model it was not possible to place walls using "pick line" and offset. Is there a way to make a linked model available in such a way that pick line/offset and other such tools function the same as if the model elements were not linked but part of the project?
Apologies for the long post and multiple questions. If I knew how to interface intelligently with a linked model i would not have created this mess. Now that I have I would like to copy my work out of the mess and hopefully understand how to not have to do it again in the future.