Mapping DXF entities and SAP2000 objects
SAP2000 supports the import of DXF objects, as described in the following table:
|
DXF entity |
SAP2000 object |
---|---|---|
1 |
POINT |
Point |
2 |
LINE |
Frame/NLink |
3 |
3DFACE |
Area |
4 |
3DPOLYLINE |
Solid |
5 |
CIRCLE |
Line(s) |
6 |
ARC |
Line(s) |
NOTE: Solids must be drawn in AutoCAD as meshed polygons or as meshed solids such that their DXF entities may be imported into SAP2000.