is there any way to share DWG file in local network

[mostafa badran]

Hi all,

is there any way to share DWG file in local network and work in it in same time

[SLW210]

Look into Xrefs.

[ReMark]

You would like to be able to have two users share/edit a drawing simultaneously?

[mostafa badran]

yes ReMark

[ReMark]

You would not be able to do that using plain AutoCAD. I believe some of the vertical products allow for simultaneous editing but I'm not 100% sure which one(s) that might be.

 

What are you drawing?

[SLW210]

Stop creating new threads on the same question.

 

I have moved your threads and combined them in the AutoCAD 2D Drafting, Object Properties & Interface forum, it has nothing to do with LISP.

[ReMark]

As SLW mentioned you could use xrefs. One way to do this is divide the drawing in half and each individual works on his own portion of the drawing. Xref these two drawings into a "master" drawing for a finished product.

[mostafa badran]

I draw HVAC system but the format of the drawing is DWG and I cant use any other product

[ReMark]

No one here mentioned another product. Xrefs are "external references" which have been a feature of full AutoCAD since version 2008. If you have questions about their use then ask. That's what we are here for.

 

Correction: R11 (1990) for Xrefs

 

Sorry, but I have to go out into the plant for a while. Someone else is bound to answer any question(s) you have though so don't give up just yet.

Edited October 1, 2013 by ReMark
Fixed my mistake per rkm

[mostafa badran]

ok

thanks and will do

[rkent]

mostafa badran - Give us a much better description of how you see the file being worked on at the same time. In other words are you wanting two people to work on HVAC in the drawing at the same time, or are we talking about one person working on the floor plan while another works on the HVAC, or ...?

[mostafa badran]

we coordinate between electrical systems and HVAC and we need to work in same time

[rkent]

Using an Arch background, call it A01.

 

Open the Elec drawing, call it E01. Using xref command, xref in with overlay option A01 and M01. Save often.

 

Open the Mech drawing, call it M01. Using xref command, xref in with overlay option A01 and E01. Save often.

 

Set XLOADCTL to 2 for each file.

[mostafa badran]

rkent - thanks i will try it and thank for your cooperation

[rkmcswain]

Xrefs are "external references" which have been a feature of full AutoCAD since version 2008.

 

You mean since R11 in 1990 :-)

[rkmcswain]

I believe some of the vertical products allow for simultaneous editing but I'm not 100% sure which one(s) that might be.

 

 

You can sort of do that using AutoCAD Map, where multiple users "check out" portions of the drawing, then check them back in.

Way overkill if that is the only feature you're after IMO.

[sepultura]

You have complex system and you definetly need database for hvac objects storage. You have to collect all your dwg drawings and convert your objects to spatial database like Oracle Spatial. Then you have right solution for multiple users editing objects in database, and CAD is only editing interface. You can use dwg for distribution purposes. Vertical product with oracle connectivity is Autodesk Map. If you can't effort map, there is cloud extension for babacad freeware. If you want more info just ask.

[mostafa badran]

thank for all

I will try and tell you about result