Sheet set

hello. i want to ask how a sheet set command works. How can I begin with it. I have knowledge with Xref, what is their difference? please help..

Sheet Set Manager is a complex yet highly effective way of creating and organizing your drawings, usually prepped for plotting by utilizing the Paperspace Layouts. An XREF is simply an external reference of another DWG file (among other filetypes). Using Sheet Sets will demand that you use XREF's, but they are not to be compared in differences. They serve two separate functions in AutoCAD.

 

Here's some online documentation to get you started:

http://docs.autodesk.com/ACD/2011/ENU/filesAUG/WSfacf1429558a55de1a7524c1004e616f8b-6330.htm

Thank you so much Stykface....

 

so how can I start using sheet set... when I command "sheetset" what are the things i need..

do i need other autocad files too? shall i command it when I'm on paperspace or in modelspace?

what is its main pupose, is it for organizing final drawings?

sorry i ask too much, can you please share with me ideas how to work with it..

so how can I start using sheet set... when I command "sheetset" what are the things i need..

You can type SSM at the Command Line to activate the Sheet Set Manager Tool Palette. Or, you can toggle it on/off by using the Ctrl+4 keyboard command.

 

do i need other autocad files too? shall i command it when I'm on paperspace or in modelspace?

Of course you will need AutoCAD files to utilize the SSM. The SSM takes advantage of Paperspace layouts. The link I provided in my last post gives you all you need to get the basics started. Just spend some time and read over it. It will take you time but keep at it, and any further questions just come back to this site and ask away.

 

what is its main pupose, is it for organizing final drawings?

The SSM is a way you can organize drawing layouts into named sheet sets. There are many functions the SSM can aid with when set up. Remember, the SSM is best used for large amount of drawing files. If you're dealing with a sheet or two worth of plotting, there is no real demand of using the SSM and would be more trouble than it is worth.Just my $0.02 is all.

thanks Stykface, at least i understand a little right now about sheet set.

 

I command SSM from a Paper space viewport.

Assuming that I finished my Architectural Plans, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural in different Paperspace Layout..

what will be my next step? How can I import those drawings in SSM?

 

sorry i ask a lot.

Assuming that I finished my Architectural Plans, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural in different Paperspace Layout.. what will be my next step? How can I import those drawings in SSM?

From the link I gave you earlier, step by step instructions are inside:

http://docs.autodesk.com/ACD/2011/ENU/filesAUG/WS1a9193826455f5ffa23ce210c4a30acaf-7430.htm

 

Enjoy

hello Stykface,

 

the way I understand about Sheet set is that, you are organizing drawings from different filenames.

you are combining or importing them to complete 1 Project drawing requirements, and then "save as" to make just a single file.

 

Example Architectural drawings filename,

Electrical Drawings Filename

Plumbing Drawings Filename

Structural Drawings Filename

Fire Protection Drawings Filename

 

all these shall be imported into just single filename to complete the Project drawings....am i correct sir?

Each "sheet" is a single DWG file. It doesn't consolidate everything into one file. It does create a DST file, which is the Sheet Set manager file.

 

So if you have 12 sheets in your Sheet Set Manager, then you'll have 12 DWG files.

hello Stykface,

Thank you so much for your informations, it helps a lot..

 

The way I understand it is if you have many files and you want to organize them

sothat you can easily access to your computer, the sheet set is one solution. and if you have

networking with other computers in your office, you can also import those .dwg files into your autocad soyou can easily access.

its like sharing of drawing files.

 

am i correct sir?

You wouldn't import anything. You would keep all the DWG files in a job folder on a central server that everyone is connected to, with a Mapped Network Drive of the same drive letter. You would keep the Sheet Set file in a shared network directory as well. Then you'll have a completely networked design office, and all designers could work as a team.

hello Stykface,

 

THANK YOU so much sir..i appreciate your patience and for your help..

Edited January 21, 2011 by roof11