Importing SUR files

Using content

Program: Allplan 2020

SUR files are surface files for the basic colors. They contain surface definitions for the element colors; they are used by the Set Surface tool in animation.

To import SUR files

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 2020.
4. Activate Set Surface in one of the following ways:
   • Right-click in a viewport in Navigation Mode. On the shortcut menu, select Set Surface.
   • Open the Visualization task and the Surfaces, Light task area. Click Set Surface.
   • Select the Change menu - Presentation family - Animation module and click Set Surface.

     The Define surfaces palette opens.

5. Click Load favorite.
6. Select the folder and the file you downloaded.
7. Click OK.

   The settings of the new surface file are displayed in the Define surfaces palette.

   Note: The Shadow task area also uses surface files for the basic colors.

Saving SUR files

Using Save as a favorite, you can save SUR files containing all the settings you define with Set Surface (Visualization task) in the Define surfaces palette.