Basemap

3D Design Volume Model
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Hello

 

For some time now, I've had a problem with the basemaps that I can't solve.

I tried the same manipulation on another workstation without result.

 

I work under SW2012SP05.

I had created different MEPs with different cartridges depending on the formats and needs.

I made the link via the properties for my document templates and my personal basemaps.

 

For the use of document templates no problem

For the background it gets a little stuck...

 

I can open any MEP but when I add a sheet, it tells me "The background map cannot be found".

Except on 2 A3 formats...

Once I have the drop-down menu with the different backgrounds, I find the ones I defined, I select and it adds my sheets to me without any problem.

 

Did I miss something or a bug?

 

Thanks in advance!

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Hi s4kuj0


In fact, you need to save an empty Drawing file, in which you have defined your basemap and your desired options.

You need to save it in . DRWDOT. When you open a new drawing, you'll only need to use this template file and you'll have the options set in that drawing template. 

 

  A . SLDDRT contains only the Basemap, not the Layout Template options. That's why you need to register in . DRWDOT, which is a template file. It works the same way for parts (. PRTDOT) and assemblies (. ASMDOT).

When you open a new file, you can choose between the different template files you have created, so you can choose the default ones or the ones you created yourself. 

In absolute terms, you should have a .drwdot that contains the options etc.
it must be without a background.
Then you have .slddrt which will be your basemaps.
That way, you change an option and all your new plans will have it without having to take all your DRWDOT.
only one is enough but in the tree you have to remove the background plan.

 

@+ ;-)

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Hi gt22,

 

I think there is a misunderstanding of my question.

 

I had actually worked with everything you just said.

I created my various documents in .xxxDOT and . SLDDRT.

Same for the prt and asm with hardcoded info for the different users/customers.

 

When I do a MEP, I have my different MEPs that appear with their cartridge.

 

The problem only arises when I have already created a MEP and want to add a sheet to it.

At this moment, he cannot find the background.

 

I've set the path for my drawings in File Locations under the properties.

When the drop-down menu arrives with the different basemaps, I find my basemaps in this list.

 

Another idea?

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When you add a sheet of paper, did you first save your first sheet with save as

 

@+ ;-)

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Could you give us a screenshot of the 2 cases according to folio 1 and folio 2?

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In the basemaps folder set in the SW options (System Options/File Location/Basemaps)

If you open this folder with the explorer, there are the basemaps (*.slddrt) in it to use in your template documents (.drwdot)?

Normally if he asks the question it is because there is a PB on this point

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@gt22

Yes, whether it's registered or not.

PS: I'm a CTRL+S maniac ;-)

 

@Benoit.LF

I did printscreens, in the order of the problem.

 

@jfaradon

Yes that's the case, I myself made a link to a personal folder.

 

The strangest thing about all this is that it happens to me with all my shots except ONE.

The one I made the link in System Option/Default Templates.

 

If it can give you a lead.


mep.zip