If a user wants to upload multiple DWG files from their local drive to the platform and have them treated as proper Drawing object , they can use the BATCHSAVETO3DEXPERIENCE command in DraftSight.
What this command allows:
- Upload multiple DWG files at once to 3DSPACE
- Automatically create the files as Drawing objects
- Generate preview thumbnails (since files are saved from DraftSight)
- Link uploaded files to a Bookmark
- Allows opening DWG file using “Open With” >Design with DraftSight functionality directly from the bookmark editor
How to access BATCHSAVETO3DEXPERIENCE?
Start DraftSight and type: BATCHSAVETO3DEXPERIENCE
This will open Batch Save to 3DEXPERIENCE: Options window. In this window select:
- Folder containing DWG files to upload\\Save
- Choose correct collaborative space
- Choose the bookmark
Click Save
*The command also checks for duplicate DWG files and allows user to rename files.
