Quant allows for the direct import of DWG files and the use of the information they contain for a variety of purposes, ranging from basic technical drawing transfer to more advanced automation that ensures the transfer of fixtures.

General recommendations: (suitable for both basic and advanced data transfer)

• • Maximum number of imported components: 125,000
  • For better navigation and user experience, it is recommended to maintain consistency across different DWG files, i.e., use the same layer names and, if applicable, the same layouts; we strongly recommend maintaining consistency across the block library as well.
  • Use Layouts to specify the import area. Quant is capable of recognizing individual layouts and loading information available only in the selected layout. This allows you to specify the area if you have multiple drawings in the Model.
  • We do not recommend using nested blocks. Block A contains two blocks B, and so on.
  • Work actively with layers. For complex DWG files, it is recommended to keep different information on different layers. Information not needed for Space Planning can then be hidden directly in the layout settings. Quant recognizes this information and transfers only the required data.

Basic data transfer:

• • We recommend creating fixtures as polygons at least. You can then use tools in Quant to quickly place fixtures based on the polygon placement.

Advanced data transfer:

• • A store must not be created as a single solid block
  • Each type of fixture must have a unique identifier. We prefer that the unique identifier of a block be its name, but we can also use various attribute values and visibility settings as identifiers.
  • For blocks in general, we recommend consistency when creating them:
    • use the same units when creating different blocks,
    • use the same naming convention across different DWG files (in these cases, it is advisable to create a block library)
    • keep block components on a single layer
  • We do not recommend using complex dynamic blocks, e.g., blocks that use a dynamic array to determine the number of components
  • We do not recommend changing the scale of a component to set different sizes. For example: Setting the scale to 0.5 for a Gondola 1000x1000 (mm) results in a Gondola 500x500. In such a case, it is better to create a new block named, for example: Gondola 500x500 with the desired dimensions.

To see some examples, we recommend viewing the Sample.dwg file.