Copying CAD Details Between Projects

The information in this article applies to:

QUESTION

I have created a custom CAD detail in a plan/layout file and would like to transfer it to another plan/layout? Is this possible? 

ANSWER

In Chief Architect Premier X16 and newer versions, CAD details can be copied between files using the contextual menu within the Project Browser.

To copy CAD details between projects

1. Access the plan/layout containing the CAD detail that you would like to copy, then access the Project Browser  side window.
   
   
   Note: The Project Browser is a side window that is typically displayed next to the Library Browser. If it's not displayed, navigate to View> Project Browser to enable its display. For more information, please refer to the "Using the Project Browser" resource in the Related Articles section.
   
   
   
2. Expand the CAD Details folder, right-click on the CAD detail that you want to copy, then select Copy from the contextual menu.
   
   
   Note: On a Mac, hold down the Control key while clicking to initiate a right-click command. More information about right-click commands on Apple input devices can be found in the following Apple resource: Right-click on Mac.
   
   
   

   Truss details cannot be copied between projects.
   
   

   
   
   
   
   
3. Access the plan/layout file that you want to transfer the CAD detail to, right-click on the CAD Details folder within the Project Browser , then select Paste CAD Detail.
   
   
   
   
   
4. In the New CAD Detail dialog that opens, specify the desired Name, then click OK.