H-

I've looked at this in the past, without much success. The next step
I was thinking of doing was to generate a DXF from AI and compare the
structure of the DXF exported with one created by Compass.

Another option would be to download a copy of MicroStation
PowerDraft. It is free, and last time I ran a Compass DXF through
it, I was then able to open it in AI. Available at:

http://www.be.org/en-US/BE+Careers/PowerDraft+Download.htm

Hopefully Larry can find a way to update the DXF export in Compass or
switch over to supporting something like SVG since Adobe is heavily
invested in that technology.

Good luck-

Aaron





--- In compass-users@yahoogroups.com, "hkalnitz" <hkalnitz@...> wrote:
>
> Folks
> Just went through this over the weekend again and tuned in here to
see
> if there was any previous help/discussion. I went through the
> discussion from Dec 2006, but really didn't see a good solution, so
I
> am asking if I am missing something.
> I am trying to import a scaled lineplot on which to lay my
sketches. I
> am used to using Jim Olsens plug in for illustrator 10, but we all
> know that doesnt work for CS.
> I can import DXF through Autocad, but it is not scaled correctly,
thus
> if I add survey and update, I will have to redo scaling again and
> again.
> My best option so far has been to convert the datafile to walls,
and
> use its export funtion, which will export a scaled WMF, but the
fonts
> are flaky...
> I would love to see something like Jims plug in, but he is out of
the
> business (I hear he has to pedal a generator 2 miles just to read
his
> e-mail)
> Any help or updates?
> Howard
>