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I just downloaded AutoCAD so I can bring a CAD file clean it up a bit and then import it to Trimble BC. Does anyone know how to get rid of the AECC boxes in a CAD file that shows up in Trimble BC? Attached is a pic of the most recent CAD file brought into BC with those boxes

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Civil3d? Run proxygraphics=1
if not this video may help

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If the designer sets the Proxygraphics setting to “0” (disabled) before they export your linework file those don’t come in that way. Hope that helps.

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I usually explode all pipe & structure networks, then burst all blocks (sometimes multiple times). I also delete all layout tabs and detach all xrefs. Finally export the drawing to AutoCAD 2010 format (not C3D format). Then import that basic CAD file into TBC.

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Tom
The RPS CAD Cleanup command in Step 2 (Miscellaneous) has a checkbox for this exact issue - it selects them all and deletes them automatically.

Command is part of Data Prep and Smart Suite

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Alan

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User Guide - Export Civil 3D Data for Use in TBC and Field Apps.pdf (434.2 KB)

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Thanks everyone to these solutions

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Alan, where do I find the RPS CAD cleanup tool

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I have just normal AutoCAD. I opened the AutoCAD file and typed PROXYGRAPHICS in the command line and set it to 1. Not sure if I need to do a save as from there and then export it.

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Tom,

Hit F12 on your keyboard and then type cad into the search bar
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Thanks Ed. I guess I need to get the RPS add-in for BC?

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Looks like Ed got there before me

If you need an estimate for our tools let me know Nd Trev an take care of that with you.

Alan