?_­ÿÿÿÿ‡”l!¡3ŽB9Object Enabler Readme for Autodesk Building Systems 2006ZmainrZ{ secondHfšfQÿÿàÿÿàZ{how_toHfšfÿÿàÿÿà  Readme.cnt î/&;)z4ÿÿ € ÿÿÿÿ|CONTEXTá~|CTXOMAP«m|FONTAl|KWBTREETn|KWDATAn|KWMAPCn|SYSTEM|TOPICÜ|TTLBTREEƒr|VIOLA²zef\fÿÿÿÿ FÿÿÿÿR1> ÿÿÿÿÚ R²¿ Object Enabler Readme`7 ²) "€n€6˜ˆ˜š‚€‚ÿAutodesk Building Systems 2006 Object Enabler ReadmewMR)* "€›€6Œ˜š‚€‚ÿThe Autodesk Building Systems 2006 Object Enabler makes Autodesk Building Systems 2006 objects come to life in AutoCAD 2006, Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006, Autodesk Land Desktop 2006, Autodesk Map 2006 and Autodesk Mechanical Desktop 2006 (for earlier versions of these products and 3D Studio VIZ, please refer to http://www.autodesk.com/aecobjenabler for the correct version to download). This new release leverages Object DBX technology allowing object data created in Autodesk Building Systems 2006 and earlier releases to be accessed outside the Building Systems environment.¡g²Ê: B€Ï€6Œ˜š‚€ëѧ€‰€‚ÿObject Enablers are freeware applications distributed to Autodesk customers at no charge for the purpose of fully accessing AEC drawing files. They enable the following Autodesk products to access the AEC objects stored in your drawings. Without this enabler installed, you can share drawings using proxy graphics representations or Export to AutoCAD. —b)a5 :€Ä€vŒàš:‚`€‚€ƒ€€‚ÿExperience Autodesk Building Systems 2006 Functionality and Flexibility with:nAutoCAD 2006Û­Ê<. *€[€2àš„`<€‚‚‚‚‚ÿReceive DWG files created in Autodesk Building Systems 1, 2, 3, 2004, 2005 & 2006.View and modify AEC objects in Building Systems DWG files using AutoCAD commands such as MOVE, COPY, and ROTATE.Improved object snap support.Elimination of the proxy graphics dialogs.Supplement an office that has a mix of AutoCAD, Autodesk Architectural Desktop and Autodesk Building Systems seats, allowing interoperability between users. -ai* $€€vŒàš:‚`€‚ÿW)<À. ,€R€vŒàš:‚`€ƒ€‚ÿnAutodesk Architectural Desktop 2006Ý®i / ,€]€2àš„`<€‚‚‚‚‚‚ÿReceive DWG files created in Autodesk Building Systems 1, 2, 3, 2004, 2005 & 2006.View and modify AEC objects in Building Systems DWG files using AutoCAD commands such as MOVE, COPY, and ROTATE.Improved object snap support.Elimination of the proxy graphics dialogs.Supplement an office that has a mix of AutoCAD, Autodesk Architectural Desktop and Autodesk Building Systems seats, allowing interoperability between users. HÀå 1 2€.€vŒàš:‚`€ƒ€€‚ÿnAutoCAD Map 2006ñÆ Ö + $€€2àš„`<€‚‚ÿReceive DWG files created in Autodesk Building Systems 1, 2, 3, 2004, 2005 & 2006.View and modify AEC objects in Building Systems DWG files using AutoCAD commands such as MOVE, COPY, and ROTATE.ƒWå Y , (€®€vŒ©€š:‚¨€‚‚ÿAccess and query data from different drawings created in Autodesk Building Systems.JÖ £ . ,€8€vŒàš:‚`€‚€‚ÿWhat do you want to do?¶Y ¿ f š€m€6Œ˜š‚냋Sˆ€‰€‚ë—´…Ó€‰€‚ëѧ€‰€‚ã‡Ue3€‰€‚ÿAccess and install the Building Systems object enabler Share drawings using the Building Systems object enabler Overview of Proxy Graphics Questions and Answers l;£ + 1=€+ r@Access and Install the Architectural Desktop Object Enablerb9¿ ) "€r€6˜ˆ˜š‚€‚ÿAccess and Install the Building Systems Object Enablerl@+ @, &€€6Œ˜š‚€‚‚‚ÿThe Building Systems 2006 Object Enabler can be found on the CD or DVD in the ObjectEnabler folder: ..\Install\Support\ObjectEnabler.For any products which do not include the Architectural Desktop 2006 Object Enabler, it will need to be installed prior to the installation of the Building Systems 2006 Object Enabler. The Architectural Desktop 2006 Object Enabler can be found on the CD or DVD beside the Building Systems 2006 Object Enabler. All versions of Autodesk Object Enablers can be downloaded from the Autodesk® website at: http://www.autodesk.com/aecobjenabler. @¿ f= r@) "€z€6Œ˜š‚€‚ÿThe installation is available as an msi installer package.\+ @Î@1Ú …Î@2A FShare drawings using the AEC Object Enablerd;r@2A) "€v€6˜ˆ˜š‚€‚ÿShare Drawings using the Building Systems Object EnablerõÎ@QC* "€ë€6Œ˜š‚€‚ÿThe Building Systems Object Enabler provides an advanced level of compatibility for users of AutoCAD products to share files with AEC objects. The Enabler "wakes up" the AEC objects enabling full use of the AutoCAD environment with support for AEC multiple display representations. With the Building Systems Object Enabler installed you can load any file created with Autodesk Building Systems into many AutoCAD products and see exactly the same object display created in Autodesk Building Systems.Ï¥2A F* "€K€6Œ˜š‚€‚ÿUse of the Building Systems Object Enabler can reduce or eliminate the need to store proxy graphics. File sizes are smaller, and drawing compatibility is improved. For example, an AutoCAD user can load an AEC drawing and experience exactly the same behavior of objects using object snaps or many of the standard AutoCAD commands such as MOVE, COPY or ROTATE. Installing the Building Systems Object Enabler will not significantly impact the performance of the host program. The Building Systems Object Enabler requires less than 15 MB of additional disk space. Files required will take storage space on your hard drive, and will only be accessed when AEC objects are present.KQCkF1 =€A‹kF±F‰MOverview of Proxy GraphicsF F±F) "€:€6˜ˆ˜š‚€‚ÿOverview of Proxy GraphicsCkFôI+ $€1€6Œ˜š‚€‚‚ÿAutodesk Building Systems uses object technology to represent ducts, piping, plumbing, and other building system components. These objects are stored in your drawing (DWG) files. To access them, you must run Building Systems, Architectural Desktop, or an equivalent ObjectARX® application capable of reading Autodesk's AEC objects. Proxy graphics provide an alternative means to display objects using simple graphical representations. Objects represented as proxy graphics lack the full "intelligence" of true objects. You cannot modify a proxy object. Examples of this are moving a door within a wall, or adjusting a duct fitting. AutoCAD uses this mechanism for DWG file compatibility with AutoCAD (if the custom application is not loaded) and other applications which share DWG files.›]±FL> J€»€6Œ˜š‚€€ëÎÌl¼€‰€‚‚ÿNote: If you are sharing files with AutoCAD or Architectural Desktop users, a better alternative to proxy graphics is to have the AutoCAD or Architectural Desktop users install the Object Enabler. To share Building Systems drawings using proxy graphics successfully, it is important to understand the multiple display representations of Building Systems objects and how they are stored as proxy graphics. Each object can store a single proxy representation. Therefore it is important to configure your work session to be sure the file you are saving displays correctly in the shared application. úôI‰M] ˆ€;€6Œ˜š‚€‚ë„?ÓU€‰€‚ëF‚E €‰€‚ë&¸r€‰€‚ÿWhat do you want to do?Save your drawing with proxy graphics Configure AutoCAD to display proxy graphics Building Systems Performance Tips V%LßM1ª…ßM0NµSave your Drawing with Proxy GraphicsQ(‰M0N) "€P€6˜ˆ˜š‚€‚ÿSave your Drawing with Proxy Graphics,ßM\N) "€€6Œ˜š‚€‚ÿþ®0Nf€P n€]€vŒàš:‚`€‚€ƒ€€‚ƒ€€‚ƒ€€‚ƒ€€‚ƒ‚ÿTo save your drawing with proxy graphics1At the command line, type PROXYGRAPHICS.2Type 1 to set the variable to true. This needs to be done one time in each drawing.3At the command line, type ISAVEPERCENT.4Type 0 to set the variable zero percent. This is a registry-based setting, so it only needs to be set once.5Save y\Nf€‰Mour drawing with the active viewport set to display the graphics to be saved as proxies.O\Nµ= H€%€6Œ˜š‚€€ë&¸r€‰€‚ÿNote: ISAVEPERCENT must be set to zero to enable consistent control of the graphical representations being saved to proxies. Failure to set this value to zero can result in mixed graphical representations saved as proxies. See also Building Systems Performance Tips.\+f€‚1½A‹I‚h‚ôƒConfigure AutoCAD to Display Proxy GraphicsW.µh‚) "€\€6˜ˆ˜š‚€‚ÿConfigure AutoCAD to Display Proxy Graphics,‚”‚) "€€6Œ˜š‚€‚ÿ`h‚ôƒZ ‚€ €vŒàš:‚`€‚€ƒ€€€€€€‚ƒ€€‚ƒ€€‚ƒ€€‚ÿTo configure AutoCAD to display proxy graphics1From the Tools menu, (Format menu in Architectural Desktop), click Options.2Click the Open and Save tab.3In the Proxy images for custom objects dropdown, select Show proxy graphics.4Click OK.W&”‚K„15ÛK„˜„œ‡Architectural Desktop Performance TipsM$ôƒ˜„) "€H€6˜ˆ˜š‚€‚ÿBuilding Systems Performance TipsÒK„´†J b€¥€6Œ˜š‚€ëÎÌl¼€‰€ë >3€‰€‚ÿBuilding Systems leverages ObjectARX® object technology. Exactly how to optimize your system depends on how you use AEC objects. If you are working exclusively with Building Systems, or a combination of Building Systems plus adjacent seats of Architectural Desktop and/or AutoCAD equipped with the Building Systems Object Enabler you can significantly decrease file size and improve file operation performance by eliminating the storage of proxy graphics.蜘„œ‡L f€9€6Œ˜š‚€‚ë >3€‰€‚냋Sˆ€‰€‚ÿWhat do you want to do?Configure Building Systems to not save proxy graphics Install Building Systems Object Enabler on adjacent AutoCAD seats O´†ë‡1)I@ë‡5ˆ-‹Disable Save of Proxy GraphicsJ!œ‡5ˆ) "€B€6˜ˆ˜š‚€‚ÿDisable Save of Proxy Graphics,ë‡aˆ) "€€6Œ˜š‚€‚ÿ}/5ˆÞ‰N j€_€vŒàš:‚`€‚€ƒ€€‚ƒ€€‚ƒ€€‚ƒ€€‚ÿTo disable proxy graphics during file save1At the command line, type PROXYGRAPHICS. 2Type 0 to set the variable to false.3At the command line, type ISAVEPERCENT.4Type 0 to set the variable to do a full save every time (This is the Architectural Desktop and Building Systems Default).Oaˆ-‹= H€%€6Œ˜š‚€€ë&¸r€‰€‚ÿNote: ISAVEPERCENT must be set to zero to enable consistent control of the graphical representations being saved to proxies. Failure to set this value to zero can result in mixed graphical representations saved as proxies. See also Building Systems Performance Tips.FÞ‰s‹1Å;Ûÿÿÿÿs‹´‹+†Questions and AnswersA-‹´‹) "€0€6˜ˆ˜š‚€‚ÿQuestions and Answersc6s‹Œ- *€l€vŒàš:‚`€€‚ÿWhat is Autodesk® Building Systems Object Enabler?'ä´‹>C T€É€6Œ˜š‚€€€€€€€€€‚‚ÿThe Building Systems Object Enabler is a utility that gives customers of AutoCADä , Architectural Desktop, and AutoCAD Mapä new functionality and design flexibility through the power of Autodesk Building Systemsä objects. With the Building Systems Object Enabler, any users with these products can have full compatibility with objects from all releases of Autodesk Building Systemsä.Objects retain their intelligence and provide AutoCAD functionality that is nearly identical to Autodesk Building Systems. For example, within AutoCAD, AutoCAD commands, including MOVE, COPY, TRIM, EXTEND and EXPLODE commands, are fully supported. In addition, objects provide full display characteristics including support for multiple views. ~QŒ¼- *€¢€vŒàš:‚`€€‚ÿWhat AutoCAD commands are available with the Building Systems Object Enabler?»>ƒÁ+ $€!€6Œ˜š‚€‚‚ÿWhen Building Systems Ob¼ƒÁ-‹ject Enabler is installed, objects respond to AutoCAD software commands the same way they do in Autodesk Building Systems. Autodesk Building Systems commands, however, are not available, including commands to edit object-specific properties and change object styles. These are some of the AutoCAD commands you will be able to use specifically on Building Systems objects: o>¼òÁ1 2€|€vŒìš,‚l€ƒ€€‚ÿnMOVE: Objects are movable from one location to another.’aƒÁ„Â1 2€Â€vŒìš,‚l€ƒ€€‚ÿnCOPY: Allows creation of additional objects, based on the current objects in the drawing. b1òÁæÂ1 2€b€vŒìš,‚l€ƒ€€‚ÿnROTATE: Automatic cleanup where relevant. ],„ÂCÃ1 2€X€vŒìš,‚l€ƒ€€‚ÿnERASE: Objects delete intelligently. yHæ¼Ã1 2€€vŒìš,‚l€ƒ€€‚ÿnTRIM and EXTEND: Trim and extend objects with automatic cleanup. ˆWCÃDÄ1 2€®€vŒìš,‚l€ƒ€€‚ÿnARRAY: Allows multiple copies of objects with automatic cleanup where relevant. uD¼Ã¹Ä1 2€ˆ€vŒìš,‚l€ƒ€€‚ÿnEXPLODE: Allows AEC objects to be exploded to create blocks. Œ[DÄEÅ1 2€¶€vŒìš,‚l€ƒ€€‚ÿnOSNAP: Logical and graphic node points enabled with the object's graphical display. í»¹Ä2Æ2 2€w€vŒìš,‚l€ƒ€€‚ÿnMultiple Viewport Display: Allows viewport and display configuration to be viewed, limited to the viewport configuration saved with the original Autodesk Building Systems drawing. –lEÅÈÆ* $€Ø€vŒàš:‚`€‚ÿWhat specific benefits does the Building Systems Object Enabler provide to AutoCAD and AutoCAD Map users?“j2Æ[Ç) "€Ô€6Œ˜š‚€‚ÿBy allowing correct viewing and manipulation of Autodesk Building Systems objects in AutoCAD, you can: pBÈÆËÇ. ,€„€vŒìš,‚l€ƒ€‚ÿnCollaborate with colleagues using Autodesk Building Systems.í¾[ǸÈ/ ,€}€vŒìš,‚l€ƒ€‚ÿnEfficiently implement a mix of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Map, Autodesk Architectural Desktop, and Autodesk Building Systems minimizing upgrade transition difficulty and increasing productivity.¤vËÇ\É. ,€ì€vŒìš,‚l€ƒ€‚ÿnExperience the power of intelligent AEC objects while editing and revising Building Systems drawings and models.麸ÈEÊ/ ,€u€vŒìš,‚l€ƒ€‚ÿnPreview the power of Autodesk Building Systems without purchasing the product by downloading Sample Exercise and following suggested steps to highlight the benefits of AEC objects.µŠ\ÉúÊ+ $€€vŒàš:‚`€‚ÿDo I have to install the Building Systems Object Enabler in order to view Autodesk Building Systems drawings in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Map?äºEÊÞË* "€u€6Œ˜š‚€‚ÿNo. The AutoCAD proxy graphic mechanism (starting with AutoCAD R13) allows viewing of Autodesk Building Systems objects in AutoCAD or other Autodesk products that can read DWG files. vLúÊTÌ* $€˜€vŒàš:‚`€‚ÿHow is the Building Systems Object Enabler different from proxy graphics?>ÞË’Î* "€)€6Œ˜š‚€‚ÿThe Building Systems Object Enabler does not replace the proxy graphics mechanism of interoperability. Proxy graphics remains a valuable "common denominator" of interoperability across the Autodesk product line. The Building Systems Object Enabler provides a more robust level of compatibility for AutoCAD users, allowing them to benefit from the power of AEC objects. When the Building Systems Object Enabler is installed on AutoCAD, there is no proxy message displayed on opening a file that contains Building Systems objects. sITÌÏ* $€’€vŒàš:‚`€‚ÿWhat additional functionality do I get with Autodesk Building Systems?-’Î>* "€€6Œ˜š‚€‚ÿAutodesk Building Systems is designed for the mechanical, electrical, & plumbing design process, and provides a full suite of mechanical, electrical, & plumbing tools. Autodesk Building Systems includes conceÏ>-‹ptual design and layout tools, creation and editing of objects using right-click menus and a variety of predefined styles, and development of construction documentation using display management and layering designed for engineers. For more information and details visit www.autodesk.com/buildingsystems. ^4Ïœ* $€h€vŒàš:‚`€‚ÿHow do I use the Building Systems Object Enabler?e;>* "€w€6Œ˜š‚€‚ÿOnce installed, the Building Systems Object Enabler works automatically with your existing AutoCAD configuration. If you open a DWG file containing Autodesk Building Systems objects, they are "live" and you are able to edit them directly using AutoCAD software commands. There are no menus, or command-line features. There is a toolbar available to control the switching of display configurations. The power of the Building Systems Object Enabler is the ability to use existing and familiar AutoCAD commands on AEC objects without the need to learn new functionality. ƒYœ„* $€²€vŒàš:‚`€‚ÿCan I create intelligent objects using the Building Systems Object Enabler on AutoCAD?æ¼j* "€y€6Œ˜š‚€‚ÿThere are no commands to create new objects using AutoCAD and the Building Systems Object Enabler. Copying existing objects, however, is supported, and objects retain their intelligence. For example, a duct fitting copied from one duct to another duct automatically cuts the duct and anchors appropriately. In order to have commands to create new AEC objects and change object styles, you need the full version of Autodesk Building Systems. ‹a„õ* $€Â€vŒàš:‚`€‚ÿWhat are Display Configurations and how do they work with the Building Systems Object Enabler?¶‰j« - (€€6Œ˜š‚€€‚ÿAutodesk Building Systems objects provide different graphic display depending on viewing direction and AutoCAD viewport settings. This allows engineers and designers to configure different viewports to display objects appropriately for different uses, such as duct layout plans, schematic plans, or isometric or perspective views of a 3D model. The different display configurations available in Autodesk Building Systems are fully supported in the Building systems Object Enabler, allowing objects to respond to changes in viewing direction and respect the Display Configurations assigned to viewports in Autodesk Building Systems software. Users of AutoCAD and AutoCAD MAP with the Building Systems Object Enabler will be able to select Display Configurations that have previously been established in Autodesk Building Systems. However, users will NOT be able to modify those display configurations. àõÇ < F€Á€6Œ˜š‚€€ €€ €€ €‚ÿIn order to change the active display configuration for a viewport, you should use Tools > Customize > Menus (Available under the CAD Manager menu in Architectural Desktop.) to add the AecArchXOE menu to the host AutoCAD-based program. This menu contains a single toolbar (AEC OE), with three buttons: "Set Current Display Configuration"; "Export to AutoCAD"; and "Override External Reference Display Configuration". On the Model tab, or with a ModelSpace viewport active on a Layout tab, selecting this toolbar button will display a list of available display configurations, with the current one indicated by a checkmark. Selecting a different configuration will cause a full regen of the drawing, so there may be some delay.æ« Ø+ $€Í€6Œ˜š‚€‚‚ÿFor example, in a Building Systems drawing file with only a reflected ceiling display configuration and a render display configuration, those are the only display configuration that the Object Enabler user will have access too. Users planning on sharing their files must enable layouts and viewport configurations to meet the needs of their partners. Note - the AecArchXOE.cui file is located in C:\Documents and Settings\\Application Data\Autodesk\ADT 2006\enu\Support.}SÇ a@* $€¦€vŒàš:‚`€Øa@-‹‚ÿWhat additional commands are available with the Building Systems Object Enabler?éØ|A2 2€Ó€vŒìš:‚l€ƒ€€‚ÿ·DisplayManagerConfigsSelection allows you to specify the display configuration that will be used in the drawing. Depending on the settings used in attached drawings, this may or may not affect the display of the Xref drawing.›ja@B1 2€Ô€vŒìš:‚l€ƒ€€‚ÿ·SetXrefConfig allows you to specify the display configuration that will be used in an Xref drawing.É—|AàB2 2€/€vŒìš:‚l€ƒ€€‚ÿ·AecbFileOpenMessage allows you to disable or enable the dialog that appears when drawings from previous versions of Building Systems are opened.èBúC2 2€Ñ€vŒìš:‚l€ƒ€€‚ÿ·ObjRelUpdate causes AEC Objects to be completely reconstructed, which may be necessary occasionally to fix display problems. For example, if an Xref is moved, and the duct layout does not update, this command should be used.ŠYàB„D1 2€²€vŒìš:‚l€ƒ€€‚ÿ·AecVersion displays the version numbers of files that comprise the Object Enabler.¸†úC3Û‡Ue3@„?ÓUA‹&¸rI