Is it possible to combine multiple dwfs using windows system commands?

[timoconnor3703]

We have an application that allows users access to view dwf files. Often there are multiple dwf files that must be viewed. It would be preferential to combine all desired dwf files so that the user only sees one combined file. Is there a way to evoke a local system process that will combine dwf files prior to opening? I am using the following code to open a single dwf:

ProcessStartInfo my_psi = newProcessStartInfo();

my_psi.FileName = dwf_filepath;

my_psi.UseShellExecute = true;

Process my_process = Process.Start(my_psi);

Thanks,

Tim

[vgottipa]

Do you want to have multiple dwfs in the same file or the models overlaid?

[timoconnor3703]

I want to combine multiple dwf files on a user command and then open the combined dwf for the user to view.

Thanks,

Tim

[herbert.he]

Thank you for your question.

You can merge two or more DWF files into a new DWF file following the steps:

  1. In Windows Explorer or on the desktop, open the folder that contains the DWF file or files to be merged.
  2. Select two or more DWF files. TipTo merge DWF files from multiple locations, use the Search Companion in Windows Explorer to find the desired DWF files.
  3. In the selection, right-click the DWF file you want to be listed first in the new DWF file and select Merge. The Save Merged File dialog box opens.

  4. Optional: Select a location to save the merged DWF file.
  5. Optional: In the File Name text box, type a name for the new DWF file.
  6. Click Save. A message box opens notifying you that the merge was successful.

  7. Click OK.

Warning: This feature not be compatible with 64-bit operating systems.

You can use another way on 64bit system:

  1. In Design Review, create a DWF file or open an existing one to receive the other DWF files. 
  2. From Windows Explorer or the desktop, select one or more DWF files. 
  3. Drag the selection over the Thumbnails or List View palette of the receiving DWF file.
  4. In the Thumbnails or List View palette of the receiving DWF file, drop the selection.

Please let me know if you have any further question.

[timoconnor3703]

Herbert,

thank you for the reply. I appreciate your time.

I am aware of both ways that you mentioned to create a combined dwf. I am searching for a means whereby I can automatically combine dwf files using my in-house created application. I am currently using the application to download and open dwf files one at a time. In some cases the user of the application must open up to 20 dwf files seperately. I would like to give them the option of just having one file open on their desktops with all the dwf files combined. I have written this applicaiton utilizing the Vault API. Is there an API for Design Review that I could utilize to do the combining?

Thank you,

Tim

[herbert.he]

Thank you for your feedback.

Autodesk Design Review currently does not support this API.

Please let me know if you have any further question.

[RossPorter]

Is it possible to merge these with a (.bat) file.

The following creates a merged file, but only includes the last file.

copy /b File1.dwf+File2.dwf merged.dwf