AutoCAD layout not appearing inFlexSim

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Areeb asked Sep 10, '24 Felix Möhlmann answered Sep 11, '24

AutoCAD layout not appearing inFlexSim

Hello,

I have 2 questions:

1. I was trying to make a model in FlexSim and importing an already dumbed down version of the drawing from AutoCAD LT 2025 to FlexSim 2024. But for some reason whenever I do that - I get nothing showing on the screen of FlexSim. I have tried both dwg and dwf files. I want to make the racking on top of the layout for accuracy. I will attach the autocad file here: drawflex.dwg

2. I was trying to make the same warehouse by just making walls. But is there no feature that allows me to measure, sketch by dimension and create the wall like I would draw a line in AutoCad. Like create a column and then just enter 6 ft to create 6 feet of wall. And after making it, how can we measure it?

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FlexSim 24.2.0

autocad background

drawflex.dwg (140.4 KiB)

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Answer 1 · 2024-09-11T07:34:52Z

Felix Möhlmann answered Sep 11, '24

The scale in your dwg is in inches. If the model uses a different default length unit, you need to convert the measurements. The coordinates of dwg might also not align well with the default view point in the model. If you don't see the layout right away, try zooming out until you can spot it. By adjusting the position of the background you can move it closer to the coordinate origin of the model.

scaled-layout.fsm

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scaled-layout.fsm (192.3 KiB)

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