logo
Welcome Guest! To enable all features please Login or Register.

Notification

Icon
Error
Layout Manager in ASv20
Options
Go to last post Go to first unread
Previous Topic Next Topic
KayWil  
#1 Posted : Sunday, July 29, 2018 1:23:59 PM(UTC)
KayWil

Rank: Newbie

Joined: 7/29/2018(UTC)
Posts: 7
United States
Location: Florida

Thanks: 4 times
Hi....
I have really enjoyed using the Layout Manager powertool in my AS4000. It is very helpful when creating a document that includes the floor plan and an elevation (picture) on the same sheet before printing to the plotter. Is this powertool included in ASv20?

I have both versions on my computer and now I am currently going between the two to get my plans done just for the Layout Manager powertool function. Is there a way to achieve this in ASv20?
Thanks!
Kay
Back to top

Wanna join the discussion?! Login to your Punch Software forum account, or Register a new forum account.
Back to top  
Patricia G.  
#2 Posted : Sunday, July 29, 2018 2:19:48 PM(UTC)
Patricia G.

Rank: Advanced Member

Joined: 11/1/2002(UTC)
Posts: 7,693

Thanks: 8 times
Was thanked: 149 time(s) in 146 post(s)
Hi Kay,

The layout manager was a tool that was included with the old versions (up to AS 5000, in 2005). Then the programs' configurations were changed and 2D and 3D printing used different resources, therefore, they can't be together. So, nope, AS 20 doesn't include the layout manager.

A workaround => you can export the plan and elevation and set them together using a PDF program (some of them are free).

Hope this helps!
Patricia G.- Forum Moderator
My Website: Punchhelpers
My Facebook page: Punchhelpers on Facebook
My eBooks: Pat’s eBooks
My Store: Punchhelpers Store
Back to top
WWW
KayWil  
#3 Posted : Sunday, July 29, 2018 3:54:36 PM(UTC)
KayWil

Rank: Newbie

Joined: 7/29/2018(UTC)
Posts: 7
United States
Location: Florida

Thanks: 4 times
Thanks for replying!

Yes...I have tried this method, but it is easier to just go back to AS4000 Layout Manager to get the image in the exact location on the sheet. I really wish it was included in ASv20!

I love both programs, so it is not a big inconvenience. Maybe in a future update (hint...hint...), someone could figure out how to make it work.
Back to top
Patricia G.  
#4 Posted : Sunday, July 29, 2018 7:09:49 PM(UTC)
Patricia G.

Rank: Advanced Member

Joined: 11/1/2002(UTC)
Posts: 7,693

Thanks: 8 times
Was thanked: 149 time(s) in 146 post(s)
You're welcome!

In PDF, you can organize both images in the desired position if you set a larger paper size.

The problem of going back to AS 4000 is the fact that, once you save the file using V20 you can't go back to AS 4000

Good luck with your project!
Patricia G.- Forum Moderator
My Website: Punchhelpers
My Facebook page: Punchhelpers on Facebook
My eBooks: Pat’s eBooks
My Store: Punchhelpers Store
Back to top
WWW
thanks 1 user thanked Patricia G. for this useful post.
KayWil on 7/29/2018(UTC)
Users browsing this topic
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.

Privacy Policy | Powered by YAF.NET | YAF.NET © 2003-2025, Yet Another Forum.NET
This page was generated in 0.053 seconds.