Converters

Components that translate geometry and annotations between AutoCAD and Rhino so drawing content can flow into and out of your Grasshopper definition.

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From AutoCAD Curve

AutoCAD › Convert · Introduced v1.0.0

Converts an AutoCAD curve into a Rhino curve so it can be used by the rest of your Grasshopper definition. Feed it a curve picked from the drawing and it returns the equivalent native Rhino geometry. Use this whenever you need to bring linework from AutoCAD into Rhino for further modelling or analysis.

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Exceptions

Level	Message	Cause & fix
Error	Failed to convert curve to Rhino format	The supplied AutoCAD curve could not be translated into Rhino geometry. Check that the input is a valid, supported curve type.

See also

To AutoCAD Curve, AutoCAD Curve

From AutoCAD Dimension

AutoCAD › Convert · Introduced v1.0.0

Converts an AutoCAD dimension into a Rhino dimension. Supply a dimension picked from the drawing and it returns the equivalent annotation as Rhino geometry. Use this to bring measured annotations from AutoCAD into your Rhino/Grasshopper workflow.

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Level	Message	Cause & fix
Error	Failed to convert dimension to Rhino format	The supplied AutoCAD dimension could not be translated into Rhino geometry. Check that the input is a valid, supported dimension.

See also

To AutoCAD Dimension, AutoCAD Dimension

From AutoCAD Hatch

AutoCAD › Convert · Introduced v1.0.0

Converts an AutoCAD hatch into a Rhino hatch. Supply a hatch picked from the drawing and it returns the equivalent filled region as Rhino geometry. Use this to bring filled or patterned areas from AutoCAD into your Rhino/Grasshopper workflow.

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Level	Message	Cause & fix
Error	Failed to convert hatch to Rhino format	The supplied AutoCAD hatch could not be translated into Rhino geometry. Check that the input is a valid, supported hatch.

See also

To AutoCAD Hatch, AutoCAD Hatch

From AutoCAD Leader

AutoCAD › Convert · Introduced v1.0.0

Converts an AutoCAD multileader into a Rhino leader. Supply a leader picked from the drawing and it returns the equivalent annotation as Rhino geometry. Use this to bring callout leaders from AutoCAD into your Rhino/Grasshopper workflow.

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Level	Message	Cause & fix
Error	Failed to convert leader to Rhino format	The supplied AutoCAD leader could not be translated into Rhino geometry. Check that the input is a valid, supported leader.

See also

To AutoCAD Leader, AutoCAD Leader

From AutoCAD Mesh

AutoCAD › Convert · Introduced v1.0.0

Converts an AutoCAD polyface mesh into a Rhino mesh. Supply a mesh picked from the drawing and it returns the equivalent faceted geometry as a native Rhino mesh. Use this to bring meshed surfaces or terrain from AutoCAD into your Rhino/Grasshopper workflow.

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To AutoCAD Mesh, AutoCAD Mesh

From AutoCAD Point

AutoCAD › Convert · Introduced v1.0.0

Converts an AutoCAD point object into a Rhino point. Supply a point picked from the drawing and it returns the equivalent location as a native Rhino point. Use this to bring point markers from AutoCAD into your Rhino/Grasshopper workflow.

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To AutoCAD Point, AutoCAD Point

From AutoCAD Solid

AutoCAD › Convert · Introduced v1.0.0

Converts an AutoCAD 3D solid into a Rhino brep. Supply a solid picked from the drawing and it returns the equivalent watertight surface body as a native Rhino brep. Use this to bring solid models from AutoCAD into your Rhino/Grasshopper workflow.

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To AutoCAD Solid, AutoCAD Solid

From AutoCAD Text

AutoCAD › Convert · Introduced v1.0.0

Converts an AutoCAD text object into a Rhino text entity. Supply a piece of text picked from the drawing and it returns the equivalent annotation as Rhino geometry. Use this to bring labels and notes from AutoCAD into your Rhino/Grasshopper workflow.

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Level	Message	Cause & fix
Error	Failed to convert text to Rhino format	The supplied AutoCAD text could not be translated into Rhino geometry. Check that the input is a valid, supported text object.

See also

To AutoCAD Text, AutoCAD Text

To AutoCAD Curve

AutoCAD › Convert · Introduced v1.0.0

Converts a Rhino curve into one or more AutoCAD curves. Supply native Rhino linework and it returns the equivalent AutoCAD curve geometry ready to place in the drawing. A single Rhino curve may produce several AutoCAD curves, so the output is provided as a list.

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Exceptions

Level	Message	Cause & fix
Error	Failed to convert curve to AutoCAD format	The supplied Rhino curve could not be translated into AutoCAD geometry. Check that the input is a valid, supported curve.

See also

From AutoCAD Curve, AutoCAD Curve

To AutoCAD Dimension

AutoCAD › Convert · Introduced v1.0.0

Converts a Rhino dimension into an AutoCAD dimension. Supply a Rhino annotation and it returns the equivalent AutoCAD dimension ready to place in the drawing. Use this to push measured annotations from Rhino back into AutoCAD.

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Level	Message	Cause & fix
Error	Failed to convert dimension to AutoCAD format	The supplied Rhino dimension could not be translated into AutoCAD geometry. Check that the input is a valid, supported dimension.

See also

From AutoCAD Dimension, AutoCAD Dimension

To AutoCAD Hatch

AutoCAD › Convert · Introduced v1.0.0, updated v1.0.14

Converts a Rhino hatch into an AutoCAD hatch. Supply a Rhino filled region and it returns the equivalent AutoCAD hatch ready to place in the drawing. The conversion is performed against the active AutoCAD document.

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Level	Message	Cause & fix
Error	Failed to convert hatch to AutoCAD format	The supplied Rhino hatch could not be translated into AutoCAD geometry. Check that the input is a valid, supported hatch and that an AutoCAD document is open.

See also

From AutoCAD Hatch, AutoCAD Hatch

To AutoCAD Leader

AutoCAD › Convert · Introduced v1.0.0

Converts a Rhino leader into an AutoCAD multileader. Supply a Rhino callout and it returns the equivalent AutoCAD leader ready to place in the drawing. Use this to push annotation leaders from Rhino back into AutoCAD.

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Level	Message	Cause & fix
Error	Failed to convert leader to AutoCAD format	The supplied Rhino leader could not be translated into AutoCAD geometry. Check that the input is a valid, supported leader.

See also

From AutoCAD Leader, AutoCAD Leader

To AutoCAD Mesh

AutoCAD › Convert · Introduced v1.0.0

Converts a Rhino mesh into an AutoCAD polyface mesh. Supply native Rhino faceted geometry and it returns the equivalent AutoCAD mesh ready to place in the drawing. Use this to push meshed surfaces or terrain from Rhino back into AutoCAD.

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Exceptions

Level	Message	Cause & fix
Error	Failed to convert mesh to AutoCAD format	The supplied Rhino mesh could not be translated into AutoCAD geometry. Check that the input is a valid, supported mesh.

See also

From AutoCAD Mesh, AutoCAD Mesh

To AutoCAD Point

AutoCAD › Convert · Introduced v1.0.0

Converts a Rhino point into an AutoCAD point object. Supply a Rhino location and it returns the equivalent AutoCAD point ready to place in the drawing. Use this to push point markers from Rhino back into AutoCAD.

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Level	Message	Cause & fix
Error	Failed to convert point to AutoCAD format	The supplied Rhino point could not be translated into AutoCAD geometry. Check that the input is a valid point.

See also

From AutoCAD Point, AutoCAD Point

To AutoCAD Solid

AutoCAD › Convert · Introduced v1.0.0

Converts a Rhino brep into an AutoCAD 3D solid. Supply a native Rhino surface body and it returns the equivalent AutoCAD solid ready to place in the drawing. Use this to push solid models from Rhino back into AutoCAD.

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See also

From AutoCAD Solid, AutoCAD Solid

To AutoCAD Text

AutoCAD › Convert · Introduced v1.0.0

Converts a Rhino text entity into an AutoCAD text object. Supply a Rhino annotation and it returns the equivalent AutoCAD text ready to place in the drawing. Use this to push labels and notes from Rhino back into AutoCAD.

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Exceptions

Level	Message	Cause & fix
Error	Failed to convert text to AutoCAD format	The supplied Rhino text could not be translated into AutoCAD geometry. Check that the input is a valid, supported text entity.

See also

From AutoCAD Text, AutoCAD Text