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Problem (Issue) Statement:

How to Import and Configure CAD File as Floor Plan Image

Description:

xPortalNet software allows users to use AutoCAD files as Floor Plan image.

The .CAD File can be used in the software by running the CAD Converter. This is an optional feature and it requires a license to activate it. The feature can be found from the Floor Plan Setup once it is activated.

Related Software:

xPortalNet v1.5.0.138 or higher

Related Hardware:

CAD USB License Dongle

System Application:

Door Access System

Symptom and Finding:

NIL

Cause:

NIL

Solution:

Summary 


Step-by-step Guide: 

  • To Enable the Convert CAD Feature:

In these steps, user will be guided to activate the Convert CAD feature.

Info

The license to activate the CAD Converter has to be purchased separately as it is an optional feature. It is not bind together with the software license. Please make sure the CAD Converter license has been purchased before proceeding with this article.


Step 1: Plug in the USB Dongle which contains the module license to activate the Convert CAD feature.


Step 2: Run xPortalNet Service. When the service is successfully running, please verify that the Convert CAD feature is enabled.


Step 3: Right click on the xPortalNet Service icon from the windows taskbar and select Check Service Info.
Check Service Info
Figure 1: Check Service Info.


Step 4: The Convert CAD status must be true once software detected the license dongle.
Check status of Convert CAD feature
Figure 2: Check status of Convert CAD feature.

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  • To Convert the CAD File:

In these steps, user will be guided to convert the CAD file to be used as the image of the floor plan.


Step 1: Run xPortalNet Client.


Step 2: Go to Data Setup > System Setting > Floor Plan Configuration > Floor Plan.


Step 3: Click on CAD Converter.
Open CAD Converter
Figure 3: Open CAD Converter.


Step 4: At CAD Converter window, go to File > Open.
Open CAD file
Figure 4: Open CAD file.


Step 5: Please select the CAD file that you want to convert into image. Then click Open.
Select CAD file
Figure 5: Select CAD file.


Step 6: Please wait until the file is completely converted.
File is in progress to be converted
Figure 6: File is in progress to be converted.


Step 7: The image will be shown when it is successfully converted.
The file is successfully converted into image
Figure 7: The file is successfully converted into image.

Tips

  • Select certain area by dragging the canvas. 
  • Zoom in or out the image by scrolling up or down your mouse.
  • Change the background color from View > Set Background Color.
  • Zoom at certain area by selecting the area from the thumbnail image at the right side of the converted image.

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Step 8: You can remove some layers from the converted image. Click on the Layers menu. Then unchecked the unwanted layers.
Removing Layers
Figure 8: Removing Layers.



Step 9: Close the Layers window after you done. Then, go to File > Save As to save the newly converted image.
 Save file
Figure 9: Save file.


Step 10: Specify the location to save the image. Give a new name to the file accordingly.
Specify location to save the image
Figure 10: Specify location to save the image.


Step 11: You will be prompted with a message containing the location of the saved image as shown below.
File successfully saved 
Figure 11: File successfully saved.


Step 12: Once you click OK, the location folder will be automatically opened.
Location folder is automatically opened
Figure 12: Location folder is automatically opened.


Step 13: Finished.

Document Date

28/08/2018  (Rev 1.0)

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