Converting reference surfaces to earlier versions

In Allplan 2019 you have many more options to define the height settings of architectural components. For example, the height settings can now be based on reference surfaces in the drawing file. And when it comes to a plane model, all drawing files can now include components whose height settings are defined across stories or based on reference surfaces.

Allplan 2019 converts components whose height settings are not set relative to the default reference planes so that the data can be processed by earlier versions. This is essential for data exchange with planning partners. This applies to all tools converting data to earlier Allplan versions, such as Save Copy as... (dropdown list of the Allplan icon on the title bar) or Convert drawing files to earlier versions (File menu in the Services application).

Allplan converts the data as follows:

• Reference surfaces in the drawing file will be converted to 3D surfaces.
• Architectural elements whose height settings are based on the new reference planes or reference surfaces retain their geometry. This means that you can edit the components in the earlier version: Restore 3D View recalculates the components, associating them again with the default reference planes.
• Smart symbols, rooms, finishing surfaces, special surfaces, linear objects and so on retain their geometry too.
• Plane model favorites from Allplan 2019 can be used in earlier versions.
• Plane model favorites from earlier versions can be used in Allplan 2019.