Importing PCT files

Using Content

Program: Allplan 2014

You can use files in a standard bitmap format as textures for surface files and for bitmap areas in Allplan.

To import a PCT file and use it as a bitmap area

1. Download the file.
2. Decompress the file and save it in any folder on your computer.

   Tip: It makes sense to use the same folder for data of the same format.

3. Start Allplan 2014.
4. Click Bitmap Area.
5. Click to the right of Bitmap.
6. Select a folder and file and click Open.
7. It is a good idea to save the new bitmap in the design folder of the office standard (...\std\design), too. Click Yes when you see the corresponding question.
8. Define the other parameters as you need in the Bitmap Area dialog box.
9. Place the bitmap area in the workspace.

To import a PCT file and use it as a texture

1. Download the file.
2. Decompress the file and save it in any folder on your computer.

   Tip: It makes sense to use the same folder for data of the same format.

3. Start Allplan 2014.
4. Open a tool that you can use to assign an animation surface to an architectural element or solid, Assign Custom Surfaces to 3D, Archit. Elements, for example.
5. Click New / modify.
6. Click the button to the right of Texture.
7. Select a folder and file and click Open.
8. Specify surface properties for the texture such as transparency, reflection, luster. When you have finished making settings, click OK.
9. Save the new surface as an SURF file.