How do I place an Architectural DXF drawing as a transparent layer on each level to help with modelling?

Tekla Structural Designer allows you to place a DXF drawing on separate levels in the model. In this article you will learn how to import a DXF and show or hide it as necessary.

Open the Level you wish to bring in an Architectural DXF on

From the Project Workspace > Structure tree, expand Levels and open a Levels scene view you want the DXF placed on.

To open the level scene view either double left click the level or right click and choose Open view from the context menu.
 

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Import the Architectural DXF as a shadow 

To import the DXF as a shadow, use the Model ribbon > Grid & Construction Lines group > Import DXF wizard.

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Ensure you select Shadow in the wizard.

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If you do not select shadow the DXF objects will be converted to gridlines.

Set the layers, colors and Modify parameters as necessary.

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Repeat as necessary for other levels if required.

Show or hide the Architectural DXF shadow in the active scene view

See the related article.