Save As DWG/DXF Options Remap tab

Controls how element parameters such as levels, symbology, fonts, or cell names are remapped to different values when the active file is saved to a DWG/DXF file. For example, you can remap elements on level “Space Plan” of the active file to level “Space Planning” in the DWG file.

Remapping is very useful when you save to DWG/DXF files, since current DGN files support more line styles than AutoCAD files. Remapping lets you decide how to handle differences between these types of files.

Remapping is also useful when you need to convert standards to comply with organizational requirements, or to control output when you are using the Batch Convert utility.

To remap element parameters, you use a remapping table. This table is saved in a CSV (comma separated value) file that is created by a macro embedded in a spreadsheet program.

Save As DWG/DXF Options, Remap tab

For more information on remapping, see Remapping data to other file formats.

The Remap tab of the Save As DWG/DXF Options dialog box lets you create and edit the remapping table through the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet program. You can also control which sections of the remapping table to use when the file is saved.

CSV file

Lists the CSV (comma separated value) file that is used for remapping element parameters.

Browse for CSV remapping file

Opens the Select Remapping CSV File dialog box, which lets you select the CSV file to use. The controls in this dialog box are analogous to those in the Open dialog box.

Edit CSV remapping file

Opens the selected CSV remapping file as a spreadsheet in the Microsoft Excel. The remapping file contains a worksheet for each type of parameter that can be remapped: levels, colors, weights, line styles, fonts, and cell names. Each worksheet represents a section in the CSV file.

To edit the spreadsheet, pick the appropriate worksheet (for example, Colors). In the first column of the worksheet (for example, Color), enter or modify the value to be remapped. In the same row, enter or modify the new value in the DWG output column (for example, DWGOutputColor).

For more information on how to use the spreadsheet, see Using remapping qualifiers.

Create CSV remapping file

Opens the Create Remapping CSV File dialog box, which lets you enter a name for the new CSV remapping file. (These controls are analogous to those in the Save As dialog box (File > Save As).

Click OK, and the new CSV remapping file opens as a spreadsheet in the Microsoft Excel. The remapping file contains a section for each type of parameter that can be remapped: levels, colors, weights, line styles, fonts, and cell names. Each worksheet represents a section in the CSV file.

To enter data into the spreadsheet, first pick the appropriate worksheet (for example, Colors). In the first column of the worksheet (for example, Colors), enter the value to be remapped. In the same row, enter the new value in the DWG output column (for example, DWGOutputColor).

For more information on how to use the spreadsheet, see Using remapping qualifiers.

Apply Level Mapping

When on, applies level mapping from the CSV remapping file when the open file is saved to the DWG/DXF file. This option will not be sensitive if the Levels section in the CSV file does not contain data.

Apply Font Mapping

When on, applies font mapping from the CSV remapping file when the open file is saved to the DWG/DXF file. This option will not be sensitive if the Fonts section in the CSV file does not contain data.

Apply LineStyle Mapping

When on, applies line style mapping from the CSV remapping file when the open file is saved to the DWG/DXF file. This option will not be sensitive if the LineStyles section in the CSV file does not contain data.

Apply Color Mapping

When on, applies color mapping from the CSV remapping file when the open file is saved to the DWG/DXF file. This option will not be sensitive if the Colors section in the CSV file does not contain data.

Apply Weight Mapping

When on, applies line weight mapping from the CSV remapping file when the open file is saved to the DWG/DXF file. This option will not be sensitive if the Weights section in the CSV file does not contain data.