CADConnector
Win64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
1. Create Floorplan: A new floorplan in the Blue Yonder Database will be created based on the opened DWG file. The user can enter the store ID and the name of the floor plan. The default name is the name of the current DWG file.
2. Import Floorplan: It will import the floorplan from the Blue Yonder Database into AutoCAD. The user can enter either the store ID or the name of the floor plan.
3. Synchronize Floorplan: It will synchronize the store plan with the floorplan. The user will be displayed with a form that contains details and buttons where you can perform the following actions:
Synchronize from Blue Yonder: Synchronize the store plan from the Blue Yonder Database floorplan.
Synchronize into Blue Yonder: Synchronize the store plan into the Blue Yonder Database floorplan.
Review differences: Show a table containing differences between the current store plan and the current floor plan.
4. Reset Blocks: It will reset the blocks from the current DWG file using the AutoCAD reset command.
5. Enumerate Blocks: It will create a new attribute for each block and generate a unique value for it.
6. Export Library: It will create a Blue Yonder floorplan fixture library and prompt the user to save it.
7. Setting: The user can set the URL of the remote service.
8. Login: Allow users to log in to the remote service.
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Commands
| Ribbon/Toolbar Icon | Command | Command Description |
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CADConnectorCreateFloorplan |
It will create a new floorplan in the Blue Yonder Database based on the opened dwg file. The user can enter the store ID and name of the floorplan. The default name is the name of the current dwg file. |
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CADConnectorImportFloorplan |
It will import the floorplan from the Blue Yonder Database into AutoCAD. The user can enter either store ID or the name of the floorplan. |
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CADConnectorSynchronizeFloorplan |
It will synchronize the store plan with the floorplan (from Blue Yonder to Blue Yonder, review the differences). |
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CADConnectorResetBlocks |
It will reset the blocks from the current dwg file using the AutoCAD reset command. |
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CADConnectorEnumerateBlocks |
It will create a new attribute for each block and generate a unique value for it. |
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CADConnectorExportFloorplan |
It will create a Blue Yonder floorplan fixture library and prompt the user to save it. |
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CADConnectorSettings |
The user can set the API endpoint. |
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CADConnectorLogin |
Allow the user to log in to the Blue Yonder CM system. |
Installation/Uninstallation
The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from the Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. OR, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin. You may need to restart the Autodesk product to activate the app/plug-in. To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button. OR, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 10/11) and uninstall as you would uninstall any other application from your system.
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Version History
| Version Number | Version Description |
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1.2.0 |
A. New Features 1. Selectable drawing area for synchronization a. Users can now define a specific area within the drawing to synchronize, offering greater control and precision during the synchronization process. 2. Transfer of walls and drawing objects a. Seamless transfer of walls and various drawing elements (including lines, polylines, and arcs) from AutoCAD to BY Floor Planning. 3. Standardized measurement units a. Configurable settings for units within block definitions and entire drawings ensure consistency and uniform measurements across all projects. B. Enhancements 1. Merchandising space improvements a. Advanced space calculation techniques now provide for a more accurate representation of usable merchandising areas, particularly for non-square fixtures b. Achieved by reading block dimensions from a dedicated merchandisable space layer in AutoCAD. 2. Extended attribute synchronization a. Inclusion of additional attributes in synchronization processes to increase data accuracy. 3. Extended section allocation logic a. Planogram selection for allocation now considers the total width of fixtures within the same category. b. Only one planogram section is allocated instead of duplicating across all fixtures. C. Bug Fixes 1. Incorrect fixture properties after rotation a. Fixed an issue where the angle, width, depth, and X position of fixtures were not updated correctly after rotating a block in AutoCAD by 180° or 270°. 2. Esc button does not cancel the synchronization window a. Pressing ESC now correctly cancels the synchronization process 3. Sections not deleted after fixture removal a. Sections are now properly removed in BY Floor Planning when corresponding fixtures are deleted during synchronization. 4. Not synchronizing specific fixtures a. Fixtures copied within BY Floor Planning (not from the Library) are now correctly synchronized back to AutoCAD, even for custom floorplan statuses. D. Known bugs 1. Planogram Section Not Removed After Attribute Change a. Planogram sections are not removed from fixtures in BY Floor Planning after synchronization, despite changes to relevant attributes. |
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1.1.0 |
Features: - Support for AutoCAD 2025. - Support F1 help button. Bugfixes: - Improved stability and performance of the application. |
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1.0.1 |
Bugfixes: - invalid detection of empty furniture IDs - additional event logging |
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1.0.0 |
Initial release |
