Description: You can now easily convert 3D DXF lines to annotations directly from the 3D model! We support Area, Line, and Volume annotations.
Who has access during open beta?
Advanced, Teams, and Enterprise users. Please reach out to Support@dronedeploy.com if you’re interested in an upgrade.
How to:
- Once your 3D DXF has been uploaded to the project head over to 3D mode
- In 3D mode, ensure the 3D DXF is toggled ON in the Overlays section
- When you can see the 3D DXF displayed in your project hover your mouse over the DXF linework of interest.
- Click on the linework and the options below will appear depending on the linework type selected:
A. Create area annotation
B. Create volume annotation
C. Create line annotation
A. Creating an area annotation:
1. Select ‘Create area annotation’
2. The area annotation will be created manually! Use the left-side panel to edit the annotation details if needed. See our area Annotations page for more information.
B.Creating a volume annotation
1. Select ‘Create volume annotation’
2. The volume annotation will be created manually! Use the left-side panel to edit the annotation details if needed. See our volume Annotations page for more information.
C. Creating a line annotation
1. Select ‘Create line annotation’
2. The line annotation will be created manually! Use the left-side panel to edit the annotation details if needed. See our line Annotations page for more information.
Open Beta Limitations:
To ensure maximum compatibility, consider the following when preparing your CAD drawing:
Currently, we support LINE/POLYLINE/LWPOLYLINE/CIRCLE entities that have either
- Been added to a LAYER directly
- Defined within BLOCK and INSERT into the LAYER