About Converting a Drawing to an Element

You may have drawing files in AutoCAD Architecture toolset that you want to convert into elements. When you convert a drawing file into an element:

• The drawing file is either moved, copied, or connected through a link to the element category you specify.
• If necessary, a different name is given to the file and a description is added to it.

There are 2 ways to convert a drawing file into an element: you can open the drawing file in AutoCAD Architecture toolset and save it as an element, or you can drag a drawing file from Windows Explorer to the Project Navigator.