Rhino Script - Batch Import DWG

[m.wilson]

Hi All,

I am trying to chase down a script for batch importing a folder repository of DWG files, where on importing each file it will assign all the geometry in that file to a layer named the same as the DWG file being imported.

Any assistance greatly appreciated!

Cheers,
Michael

[Kalpit_3d]

Import multiple dxf files

Hello Forum, I am currently working on a gis project, the client provided me with over 1000 single dxf files (buildings) which I would like to import into a landscape mesh. Since I would really like to avoid to do this manually, I would like to ask if someone knows a way to automate this . thanks and best regards Andreas

[Helvetosaur]

BatchImportDWGToLayers.py (2.3 KB)

[m.wilson]

Many thanks @Kalpit_3d & @Helvetosaur that is exactly what I was after.

Cheers,
Michael

[E.O.Stam (Edward)]

Hi, nice script but now all the files/drawings are on top of each other.
All are on 0,0
I have 400 dwg’s to import

[Helvetosaur]

@E.O.Stam

Hi, nice script but now all the files/drawings are on top of each other.
All are on 0,0

Yes, the script does nothing about placement, it was not designed to do anything except batch import files, leaving the geometry where it was originally in the file being imported.

@E.O.Stam

I have 400 dwg’s to import

You will end up with 400 layers then, each one has the stuff from the original imported file.

If you want something that will automatically move/nest geometry as it is imported, that is a totally different subject. Most people do not want their geometry moved.