Command
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
ATDUPLICATE_PROJECT_DRAWING |
Duplicate an existing project drawing with all its data |
Ribbon: FireCAD > Edit > Duplicate Project Drawing
Prerequisites
- A FireCAD project must be open
- A drawing must be selected in the Project Tree palette
- The source drawing file must exist on disk
- The source drawing must not be currently open in AutoCAD
Overview
The ATDUPLICATE_PROJECT_DRAWING command creates a complete copy of an existing project drawing, including all database records — devices, circuits, circuit devices, and segments. This is useful when creating similar floor plans or when you need a starting point based on an existing drawing.
Steps
- Select a drawing in the Project Tree palette
- Type
ATDUPLICATE_PROJECT_DRAWINGin the AutoCAD command line - A Save As dialog appears — choose a filename for the new drawing
- The file must be saved in the main project folder (not a subdirectory)
- The filename must be unique (no existing file with that name)
- Click Save
- FireCAD copies the drawing file and duplicates all database records
- The new drawing opens automatically in AutoCAD
- Labels are refreshed with a full cache reload
What Gets Duplicated
| Data | Duplicated? |
|---|---|
Drawing file (.dwg) |
Yes — full file copy |
| Entities (devices) | Yes — new database records with same properties |
| Circuits | Yes — new circuit records linked to new drawing |
| Circuit devices | Yes — new connection records |
| Segments (wirepaths) | Yes — new segment records |
| Device properties | Yes — all custom properties copied |
| Block definitions | Yes — included in the .dwg file copy |
The duplicated drawing receives a new unique Drawing ID in the database. All entity handles are preserved from the source drawing.
Tips
- The new file must be in the main project directory — subdirectories are not supported
- After duplication, the new drawing is fully independent from the source
- If you need to duplicate a drawing to a different project, export and re-import instead
- Large drawings with many devices and circuits may take a moment to duplicate
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