Mapping SAP2000 objects and DWG entities
SAP2000 supports the export of DWG objects, as described in the following table:
|
SAP2000 object |
DWG entity |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Point |
AcadPoint |
2 |
Line |
AcadLine |
3 |
NLink (2 or 3 points) |
AcadLine |
4 |
NLink (1 point) |
AcadPoint |
5 |
Area |
Acad3DFace |
6 |
Solid |
AcadPolyFaceMesh |
NOTE: If AutoCAD is not installed, a warning message will occur when exporting a DWG file. SAP2000 uses ActiveX late binding to create AutoCAD objects. AutoCAD must be installed to complete this process. DXF import and export, however, does not require AutoCAD installation.