Steps to be taken before importing DXF/DWG templates

The following steps help to reduce errors when importing DXF/DWG files used as templates in CYPE programs:

• If you are using CYPE version 2025.b or earlier, you must save the file in AutoCAD 2013 format. Otherwise, you will receive the message "The version of the file read is incorrect".
• Use the actual scale (1:1) so that the elements in the drawing are shown at their actual size. Otherwise, in the CYPE program, the elements in the template will appear much smaller or much larger than they actually are.
• Position the template elements near the coordinate origin (0, 0). Otherwise, you may receive a message such as "The column has been entered with coordinates greater than the maximum allowed (300 m)" or “It is not possible to enter a beam with coordinates exceeding the those permitted (300 m)”.
• Remove any elements that are a long way from the coordinate origin, as they may cause the working area in the CYPE program to become misaligned. If these cannot be identified, the simplification method described below may be used.
• Remove shading, textures and blocks containing elements that are not relevant to your work in CYPE software (trees, vehicles, household appliances, people, furniture, etc.). This will improve screen performance and reduce the file size of the CYPE program.
• Break down the blocks and groups of elements so that there are no complex elements. To be on the safe side, you can break down the entire contents of the model. Otherwise, some blocks and complex elements may not be visible.
• Remove external references to other files. It is recommended that you incorporate or embed the information you wish to import into the template file itself.
• If the above steps do not resolve the error, you can open a blank CAD file and copy the information from the original template incrementally, taking small groups of elements containing relevant information (for example, the lines representing the most important party walls and external walls), or layer by layer. This will allow you to save a second, more simplified DXF/DWG file containing partial but sufficient information to enable you to continue with the import. It will also prevent problems associated with elements located far from the coordinate origin, which may appear in the workflow by mistake.