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MagiCAD for AutoCAD
Frequently Asked Questions

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WHY AFTER AN INSTALLATION OF MAGICAD FOR AUTOCAD

IT SOMETIMES HAPPENS THAT MAGICAD'S TABS AND MENUS
ARE NOT LOADED, OR THAT ALL THE BUTTONS HAVE CLOUDS
OR QUESTION MARKS INSTEAD OF ICONS ON THEM?
A: This is caused when an important file does not load properly at startup. The file is
called magicad.cuix.
SOLUTION 1:
1. Type CUI in the command line, then press ENTER
2. In the upper left corner under "customizations into all files" you will find an icon called "Partial
Customization Files", extract the tree structure using the plus sign
Here you should find an icon called "MAGICAD"
3. Right-click the icon MAGICAD and press Unload if it is unresolved.
(See picture)
4. Press OK to close the dialog
5. Restart AutoCAD
SOLUTION 2
(NO AUTOCAD RIBBONS):

1. Use command MENU to load acad.CUIX
2. acad.CUIX is located in folder: (C:\Users\user.name\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\MEP
2016\enu\Support)
(NO MAGICAD RIBBONS):

1. Use MENULOAD command to load magicad.cuix (C:\ProgramData\MagiCAD\Support)
2. Select Browse -> Load. See picture below
Progman Oy, Nortamonkatu 1, 26100 Rauma, Finland | Tel. +358 2 8387 6000 | www.magiclad.com | support@magicad.com
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SOLUTION 3:
1. In case the problem persists uninstall MagiCAD and manually delete/remove folder
(C:\ProgramData\MagiCAD\Support) and all its contents:
2. Reinstall MagiCAD and start it as administrator for first time
WHY I GET ERRORS WHEN EXPORTING TO DIALUX OR

RIUSKA
A: One reason is that model is far away from origin. Try move model closer to origin.
HOW CAN I CHANGE THE COLOR OF AN OBJECT ?
A: You cannot change the color of a specific object, but you can change the color of his layer. You have
the possibility to choose between the color from AutoCAD, and By system and By layer
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When you choose By layer you should use multiple layers for the object. The lines of the object will be
separate in different layers: Centerline, 1D/2D Edge Line and 1D/2D Details.
You must determine a Layer name, a Type, a Color and a Line weight.
HOW DO I EXPLODE OBJECTS?

A: You can use the command MAGIEXPLODE and select parts you want explode.
If you want to explode only Electrical objects: Run the MagiCAD command MEEXPLODE, check the
object types (corresponding checkboxes) that you want to explode directly to simple primitives (uncheck
object types that you want to explode to blocks), click Ok and finally select the objects that you want to
explode.
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NOTE! It is recommended to explode devices and other symbols to blocks and all other object types to
simpler primitives (like selected in the picture above). Use the FLATTEN command of AutoCAD's (free)
Express Tools to flatten an exploded 2D drawing.
HOW TO CHANGE FONTS ?
A: One way to do this. Go to AutoCAD's own Manage text styles. Create one you want there and apply
it. Then you can add it to MagiCADs Text styles and use it.
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XREF DISAPPEARS WHEN I CALCULATE MY SYSTEM OR WHEN

I USE THE FUNCTION CLEAN
A: The Xref should be located in the MAGI_GARBAGE layer. Put the xref in another layer, preferably in
a separate layer that you can lock.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO LOAD AN AUTOCAD DRAWING IN REVIT OR

VICE VERSA?
A: If you use MagiCAD for AutoCAD you can load your project in Revit via IFC, and vice versa.
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WHEN I INSTALL MAGICAD, THE INSTALL PACK TALKS

ABOUT MAGICREATE AND PLUGIN MANAGER WHAT IS
IT?
A: With MagiCreate you can modify size and technical characteristics of a generic product, to create a
device corresponding to you own wishes.
MAGICREATE
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After that, in the database, choose Local instead Cloud, and search your file in the data source.
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WHAT IS PLUGIN MANAGER?
A: MagiCAD Plugin Manager enables to download and install specialist MagiCAD plugins and
manufacturer-specific product plugins. With these plugins you can select AHU, floor drains, silencers,
etc.
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WHEN I TRY TO STRETCH OR MOVE A PIPE/DUCT/CABLE TRAY,

FOLLOWING ERROR MESSAGE POPS UP.
A: By following steps below you should be able to use the move function succefully.
Be sure that the layer of the object you want to move is not locked.
If you dont find the layer of your object. Open project and go in the Layer settings of the category of
the object. See if any of the rows in the column layers is empty (except for insulation). If yes, write a
Layer code.
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When you are done it, just run Updating Drawing Data, mark Color, line type, and line weight settings
of the object option.
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WHAT IF THE MANUFACTURER PRODUCT I WANT IS NOT IN THE

DATABASE?
A: If there is a specific product that you want added to the database, please inform us to contact the
manufacturer and we will discuss it with them. It is also good if you also contact the manufacturer to
underline the importance to them, and explain that it would increase the visibility and usability of their
products. We have a dedicated team developing new databases and we constantly add new
manufacturers. In the meantime you can also use our generic products to suit your needs, while we
complete the modelling process with the manufacturer.
CAN I ADD MY OWN PRODUCTS TO THE DATABASE?

A: Yes, you can use MagiCREATE.
With this tool, you can modify size and technical characteristics of a generic product, to create a device
corresponding to you own wishes.
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After that, in the database, choose Local instead Cloud, and search your file in the data source.
You can also use the function Set MagiCAD Data to AutoCAD Objects on one of an AutoCAD block
that you created.
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WHY THE CONNECTION NODE FUNCTION DID NOT FIND ANY

NODES OR CREATES NODES AT THE WRONG PLACE?
A: Be sure that the origin point of your architects Xrefs of your models are the same, and that you
search the nodes at the right place.
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HOW CAN I PRINT SWITCHBOARD SCHEMATICS WITH

MULTIPLE PAGES?
A: You can use either ACADs publish function to print out the desired pages after you have created
them with Layout function Batch Plot.
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But you can also use the MagiCAD PDF export function if wanted.
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WHY MESSAGE THE PROJECT PATH IS TOO LONG APPEARS

IN THE DIALOG FOR LINE DEFINITIONS
A: Ensure that the *.lin file is in the same folder as the other project files (*.qpd, *.epj) and make sure it
has the same name as these other files.
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WHY RIBBONS ARE NOT DISPLAYED?

A: Use the AutoCAD command MENULOAD. And load the MagiCAD customization files.
Path: C:\ProgramData\MagiCAD\Support\
If, when you reopen AutoCAD later, the ribbons are again not here. Use the AutoCAD command: cui
and load these same files from the same path in the partial customization file.
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HOW TO CREATE DUCT/PIPE SERIES ?
A: In the Project, choose Pipe or Duct series.

You can create a new series, with a right click button, Insert
Fill in the size, fit-on length and a ratio value for the Bend R/D. For ducts, you can choose an extra duct
length. For pipes, the internal and external diameter, and the diameter of the valve.
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HOW DOES THE SIZING METHOD IN MAGICAD WORK?

A: In MagiCAD, you can create your own sizing method for ducts and pipes. You still have some sizing
methods in your localization files, but you can choose a velocity and a pressure loss limit before
increasing the size. It is possible to automatically use the connection size of connected device, to not
have a reducer after the device.
CAN I DELETE JUST ONE COLUMN IN SWITCHBOARD

SCHEMATICS?
A: After you have made the switchboard, you cant remove column, you need to remove it before.
In project management there is Switchboard definitions. There you define your switchboard schematic
template. And there you define which columns is included. But if you make a change, you should re-
create you schematics.
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HOW CAN I ADD SYMBOLS?

A: Create your symbol with AutoCAD, and use the function Create Symbol (be careful with the scale)
Choose name, group, and connection point(s).
The user symbols will be saved in the UserSymbols folder of MagiCAD.
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WHEN I DO FLOW ROUTE EXAMINATION OR SOUND

CALCULATION, I GET AN ERROR MESSAGE ALL THE TIME,
"THE SYSTEM MUST BE CALCULATED", WHAT IS WRONG ?
A: If you want to make a flow route examination or sound calculation, the entire system needs to
be balanced, to only balance a "Branch" is not enough.
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IS THERE A VIEWER FOR MAGICAD ?
A: When you install MagiCAD for AutoCAD, you can open the different models Dataset, without opening
AutoCAD.
With these utilities, engineers who dont draw or design, can manage the project. We have also another
tools, called product browser which allow to see all objects in our database.
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CAN I CALCULATE THE VOLUME OF MY PIPING NETWORK?
A: When you have done the sizing and the balancing calculation of your network you can use the
function Part property on the open end of the supply pipe! You can also double-click on the open end
to evoke the property dialog.

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Frequently Asked Questions

WHY AFTER AN INSTALLATION OF MAGICAD FOR AUTOCAD

(NO AUTOCAD RIBBONS):

(NO MAGICAD RIBBONS):

WHY I GET ERRORS WHEN EXPORTING TO DIALUX OR

HOW CAN I CHANGE THE COLOR OF AN OBJECT ?

HOW DO I EXPLODE OBJECTS?

HOW TO CHANGE FONTS ?

XREF DISAPPEARS WHEN I CALCULATE MY SYSTEM OR WHEN

IS IT POSSIBLE TO LOAD AN AUTOCAD DRAWING IN REVIT OR

WHEN I INSTALL MAGICAD, THE INSTALL PACK TALKS

WHAT IS PLUGIN MANAGER?

WHEN I TRY TO STRETCH OR MOVE A PIPE/DUCT/CABLE TRAY,

WHAT IF THE MANUFACTURER PRODUCT I WANT IS NOT IN THE

CAN I ADD MY OWN PRODUCTS TO THE DATABASE?

WHY THE CONNECTION NODE FUNCTION DID NOT FIND ANY

HOW CAN I PRINT SWITCHBOARD SCHEMATICS WITH

WHY MESSAGE THE PROJECT PATH IS TOO LONG APPEARS

WHY RIBBONS ARE NOT DISPLAYED?

HOW TO CREATE DUCT/PIPE SERIES ?

A: In the Project, choose Pipe or Duct series.

HOW DOES THE SIZING METHOD IN MAGICAD WORK?

CAN I DELETE JUST ONE COLUMN IN SWITCHBOARD

HOW CAN I ADD SYMBOLS?

Choose name, group, and connection point(s).

The user symbols will be saved in the UserSymbols folder of MagiCAD.

WHEN I DO FLOW ROUTE EXAMINATION OR SOUND

IS THERE A VIEWER FOR MAGICAD ?

CAN I CALCULATE THE VOLUME OF MY PIPING NETWORK?

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