OK, I'm going to assume that you can get back to the basic ABS functionality
as it shipped (if not, then we'll need to do some other stuff).
Creating the architectural profile is easy, because it's already there...
Just create a copy of the icon that launches ABS
The current target will be something like
"C:\Program Files\Autodesk Building Systems 2004\acad.exe" /t "Aecb Building
Model (Imperial - ctb) 4.dwt" /p "Building Systems" /ld "C:\Program
Files\Common Files\Autodesk Shared\AecBase40.dbx"
Change it so that it reads
"C:\Program Files\Autodesk Building Systems 2004\acad.exe" /t "Architectural
Building Model and View (Imperial - ctb).dwt" /p "Architectural Desktop" /ld
"C:\Program Files\Common Files\Autodesk Shared\AecBase40.dbx"
Now we have an ADT profile
Let's open the ABS with the ADT profile and start from there.
Once ADT is open go to Format-> Options -> Profiles Tab and create a new
profile (Add to List) called AutoCAD 2004. Now highlight the new AutoCAD
2004 profile and click Set Current. Go to the Open and Save tab. In the
ObjectARX Applications are (lower right) set the demand load ObjectARX apps
to Disable Load on demand. Click OK on options and close AutoCAD. Type Menu
and load the acad.mnu file.
Now copy the ADT Icon and change the target to read
"C:\Program Files\Autodesk Building Systems 2004\acad.exe" /p "AutoCAD 2004"
Now you have an AutoCAD profile that will allow you to save as 2000.
Another option to save as 2000 is to simply turn filedia to 0 and run saveas
then specify 2000 on the command line (it's not an option, but it works) and
then specify the file name and turn filedia back to 1.
hth
jason
"Nick Fuller @ BFA" wrote in message
news:3AE8A963D1A088176CC3A3745F097BBF@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Unfortunately, that does not help, multiple profiles will be the route to
> follow. I don't mind having to switch back and forth. I complain pretty
load
> but I'm fairly impressed with the latest release thus far. If you could
give
> me some insight as to how to set the profiles to how I need them I would
be
> in debt to you.
>
> I need to be able to draw in Building System 2003 with all functionality
> (Mtext, matchprop, the whole works. I also notice that I lost the design
> center as well)
>
> I need to be able to saveas not export - to AutoCAD 2000
>
> I need to be able to on occasion draw architectural aspects for the
purposes
> of generating backgrounds (floor plan x-refs)
>
> I need to be able to use my express tools, I have grown dependant on them.
>
> Any Ideas?
>
> "jason martin [Autodesk]" wrote in message
> news:32F12E821356FD7D9DC7B6F1CA39AA8C@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > Hi Nick -
> >
> > Did you know that if you unload (not detach, but just unload) the xrefs
> they
> > don't get bound into the drawing? The xref's will need to be reloaded in
> the
> > "exported" drawings, but at least they won't be bound?
> >
> > Does that help, or should we look at setting up multiple profiles?
> >
> > jason
> >
> > "Nick Fuller @ BFA" wrote in message
> > news:AFDF7871AA3B969C5571514DFEA3BC34@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > I am a user that must work both within and outside the office along
side
> > users on 2002 and below. The xref binding issue is the ultimate killer.
Do
> > you have a recommendation for what to set up within a profile or two
that
> I
> > guess I can switch back and forth between?
> > > "jason.martin" wrote in message
> > news:f17750e.0@WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > Hi Nick - as you have found out, disabling items so that you can
> saveas
> > 2000, well, disables some items. At this time there is no way to have
all
> of
> > the functionality of ABS and be able to save to 2000 format. The tech
doc
> > explaining on how to make that work "plans" on you working in your
> standard
> > ABS profile then running that one to do a "saveas" then going back to
ABS
> to
> > work. What is the "most" problematic portion of the Export to AutoCAD
> > functionality that is keeping you from using it?
> >
> >
>
>