[Qgis-user] Convert .shp to CAD, with attribute values as different layers

[Chiz Harward]

Ok, so reinstalled the Processing plugin to get my Vector tools back and did Split Vector Layer, once I found the hidden Output file type I selected .dxf as output. Press Run and get error:
QGIS version: 3.16.11-Hannover
QGIS code revision: 26cc1c76
Qt version: 5.15.2
GDAL version: 3.3.1
GEOS version: 3.9.1-CAPI-1.14.2
PROJ version: Rel. 8.1.1, September 1st, 2021
Processing algorithm...
Algorithm 'Split vector layer' starting...
Input parameters:
{ 'FIELD' : 'id', 'FILE_TYPE' : 5, 'INPUT' : 'stone_outline.shp', 'OUTPUT' : 'D:\\aUASERVER\\Projects\\UA241\\Winch_CA\\Projects\\Nave north plinth\\CAD output' }

Creating layer: D:\aUASERVER\Projects\UA241\Winch_CA\Projects\Nave north plinth\CAD output\id_0.dxf
Could not create layer D:\aUASERVER\Projects\UA241\Winch_CA\Projects\Nave north plinth\CAD output\id_0.dxf: Creation of field id failed (OGR error: DXF layer does not support arbitrary field creation, field 'id' not created.)
Execution failed after 0.07 seconds

Loading resulting layers
Algorithm 'Split vector layer' finished

Any ideas?

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From: QGIS-User <qgis-user-bounces at lists.osgeo.org> On Behalf Of Chiz Harward via QGIS-User
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Subject: Re: [Qgis-user] Convert .shp to CAD, with attribute values as different layers

Thanks all, will try and do this as soon as I can get the Vector drop down list to actually drop down... is there a keyboard shortcut to get to the options? Ctrl+O isn't working

Chiz Harward BA MCIfA he/him
Senior Archaeologist, Urban Archaeology

I work flexibly - so whilst it suits me to email now, I do not expect a response or action outside of your own working hours

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Stroud,
Gloucestershire
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Urban Archaeology is a trading name of Chiz Harward BA MCIfA

From: Richard McDonnell <richard.mcdonnell at opw.ie>
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Subject: RE: Convert .shp to CAD, with attribute values as different layers

Hi Chiz,
The only thing I can think of is Split Vector Layer (Vector => Data Management) that will allow you to split your Layer by attribute, outputting a DXF for each layer.
The only issue is that you will have a series of separate Layers which you will have to manually merge into a single dxf file.

One other consideration would be, splitting the single layer by attribute in QGIS as separate Layers and then exporting the Project.....
Sorry I can't be of more help, there's probably a way, using Python, to carry out the split and write out a single DXF, but I can't help you there.
Kind Regards,

Richard



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Subject: [Qgis-user] Convert .shp to CAD, with attribute values as different layers

Hallo, I have a shapefile that has attributes and need to convert this to a CAD file. I can do this by export project to dxf, but it comes through with one CAD layer per shapefile. I need to have the shapefile come through as different CAD layers according to one of the attribute fields.

Example: Shapefile contains many polygons, the attribute field 'colour' of each polygon can be red, blue, green etc. I need it to get it into CAD with a layer for the red polygons, one for the blue, one for green etc

Running QGIS 3.16.11 Hannover
Any help appreciated

Chiz Harward BA MCIfA he/him
Senior Archaeologist, Urban Archaeology

I work flexibly - so whilst it suits me to email now, I do not expect a response or action outside of your own working hours

http://urban-archaeology.blogspot.com<http://urban-archaeology.blogspot.com/>
https://www.facebook.com/urb.arch/
http://gloscross-slabs.blogspot.co.uk/

Urban Archaeology
2 Slad View,
Gaineys Well,
Stroud,
Gloucestershire
GL5 1LQ
07881 486837
chiz at urban-archaeology.co.uk<mailto:chiz at urban-archaeology.co.uk>

Urban Archaeology is a trading name of Chiz Harward BA MCIfA

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