New project using an existing file

[carracsu]

Hi First time posting

I have a completed project that is to get an extension. 

Best way to do this - i want to copy the building over and make it an existing phase so that we can start drawing the proposals without effecting anything previously drawn i.e levels. I have tried to doing this with simple copy and paste function from the 3D perspective but when i add levels the model fills with errors. There doesn't seem to be any clear guidance on set up and method? Where am i going wrong? Thanks in advance

[Anonymous]

Why don't you just use the current project and save it with another name?  Change all elements to existing phase.

[carracsu]

Thanks i may have tried this also. I set up the new drawing but what is best way to change them all to existing? Would it be selecting all items in the 3D view?

[carracsu]

Also I thought by copying over to a new project I thought it would be quicker way to lose all the drawing sheets etc as it is quite a large file and have a clean project?

[dahld]

As with many things, there are many different paths that will get you to the same destination.  Here is what I would do.  Open the file, detaching it from the central file.  Save as a new name.  Add a new level in the phasing. Then change your views to the new phase.  All of your walls should turn to existing.  

Hope this helps.

[carracsu]

Thanks this sounds like what i have since done. Currently checking to see if any issues thanks for your response

[barthbradley]

Have you considered just building onto your existing project? You can add additional Phases to it.