Before we import a file, it’s helpful to know
what CAD elements Mazemap Admin Tool (AT) does and doesn’t support
and how to prepare your CAD file for best results:
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Therefore, all the information, that is not on our wishlist – it is better to filter from file.
Layers
- Layers should be sorted.
AT can sort elements by different types - walls, doors, stairs and text. So, it is best to have those elements in coincident layer.
Elements will appear differently on maps depending on their belonging to the layer.
For instance, - Spare layers better to be removed.
If there some elements on
Delete unnecessary layers
All the layers should be turned on.
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If you have filtered elements by turning off the layers – the easiest way to clean up file from unnecessary elements would be to make a copy of needed floor plan into a new file, and purge all unnecessary elements which tied to it.
Delete unnecessary elements
Usually, the layers with engineering systems, lighting, ceiling levels, are the ones, which general visitors won't need - need to be removed.
If the drawing contains different variations of floor plan or different elements of the same floor plan, it would be desirable to clean up drawing of such elements.
It is not critical if there are several those elements, but in other cases - that can bring difficulties with scaling and placing in map.
Work with External references
If the drawing contains External references, there must be done some work in CAD to prepare drawings before uploading in Mazemap.
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5. Sometimes it is helpful to copy finished floor plan into a new file and save as a newer version.
Work with Attributes and Attribute blocks
An attribute is a label or tag that attaches data to a block. Examples of data that might be contained in an attribute are part numbers, prices, comments, and owners' names, etc.
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