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- ETABS only process arcs, lines and closed polys from DXF or DWG file.
- ETABS uses closed polygons to create columns and floors. Only rectangular and circular columns can be converted to ETABS columns
- For beams and walls, ETABS uses straight lines and arcs.
- ETABS creates centerlines between two parallel lines, polylines or arcs if the centerlines are close to your specified value and their length difference is not more than your specified value.If a wall is defined in DXF/DWG file as a polygon, ETABS will not create a centerline. This means there is no conversion of centerline to wall in this case. It is required to explode polygon into lines and arcs (in DXF/DWG file) to get centerlines in ETABS/SAFE.
In the case of an 'E' shaped wall, ETABS will create lines for all horizontal legs. There will not be vertical centerlines as there are no not two continuous parallel lines in this direction.
Steps to import and trace
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13. Finally, the floor plan can be replicated to all other floors by selecting All Elements and using the Edit > Replicate > Stories option.
Downloads:
Test floor plan: test.dxf