TUTORIAL

Insert AutoCAD file

You can use a AutoCAD (DXF file) or a image to help you recreating your real life room.

Importing a AutoCAD file, require that you first assure some specifications for the file.
Import a AutoCAD file, by clicking on “Insert CAD Project”.

The AutoCAD file will appear on the background of your working place:

When you click on it with your right mouse button you can:

- Delete the background image;
- Send it to back/front;
- Block it (useful if you don’t want to move it accidentally).

A good advantage of working with this background image, is that you can draw on top of it, using the lines of the CAD drawing.
By using the option of “Snap Properties”, and only selecting “ End Point”, you can draw the room easily, because it will detect the end of the lines that are shown.

HOW TO CREATE A DXF FILE AND IMPORT IT IN 3DSUPERB

Steps	AUTOCAD	Command	Notes
1	Select all	CRTL+A
	"EXPLODE"	explode
	Delete all that isn't needed

2	On the upper menu Tools Options		On “Plotting” select “Add or Configure Plotters…”
	Double Click on “Add-A-Plotter Wizard”		Click on “Next”, and “Next” again
	Select “AutoCAD DXB File”		Click on “Next”, “Next”, “Next" and “Finish”
			Usar dispositivo de salida por defecto / Archivo DXB

3	Trazar el DXB	plot	On “Plot Device” choose “DXB Plotter”
			Choose Portrait
			Choose Extends
			keep location of the saved file (plot device)

4	Minimize DWG
	Create New file
	DXBIN (Import)	DXBIN	Look for the file that was saved in point 3

5	ZOOM / Extends	Z / E	input "Z" and "E" on the command line


6	Look for a known reference
	A door usually has a standard measure, (75cm to 85cm), so we recommend to use it as a reference		Reference example: Door= 75 cm	Formula to be used:
			Actual Measure (AM)	==> 0.183 (Door value on the DXB)
			Reference (REF)	==> 75 cm (example)
			Measures must be in cm
				X= 75 / 0.183 (REF / AM)

				X= 409.8361...

7	Select ALL	CRTL+A
	use SCALE command	SCALE	"Base point"= any dot on the drawing
		Factor=X	Add the formula's result (Step 6) = 409.8361
	ZOOM / Extends	Z / E	input "Z" and "E" on the command line


8	Save as DXF R12		AutoCAD "release 12"


steps	3DSuperb
1	Insert AutoCAD

2	Snap properties
	Choose only Endpoints

3	Start Drawing