Transfer mode

Transfer all data used

All the data in the source file is converted (when importing) or selected (when exporting). Elements you exclude from the transfer operation (due to a filter in the Transfer elements area or an architectural filter in the Interfaces settings) are ignored.

Transfer currently visible data

Only the data that is set visible in the file is converted. The following data is not transferred:

• During export:
  • Elements that are not selected in Show/Hide.
  • Hidden layers and attributes that are not labeled.
  • When exporting layouts, the program cuts layout elements and layout windows at the inner border of the page or paper format if you have selected the Layouts / XRef files option in the Explode compounds area. Elements placed directly in a layout are always transferred in their entirety.
    Elements that are not selected in the Elements to print area of the print definition are not transferred.
• During import from AutoCAD: frozen layers, layers switched off, hidden attributes.
• During import from MicroStation: hidden layers, hidden reference files.

Transfer elements as 2D

2D and 3D elements are converted to 2D (3D elements are converted to 2D elements in the process). Advantage: requires less disk space!

Transfer elements as 3D

All the elements are converted to 3D. 2D elements are converted to 3D elements whose Z coordinate=0.0.

Transfer elements as 2D/3D

All the elements are transferred in their respective number of dimensions (2D or 3D). Elements that are not available in 3D in the destination system are transferred so that they are available, i.e., in 2D.