To Convert Drawing Files by Saving as a Construct

Use this procedure to convert a drawing file to a construct by opening the file in AutoCAD Architecture 2024 toolset and then saving it as a construct.

1. Click Open Drawing.
2. In the Select File dialog box, select the file, and click Open.
3. On the Quick Access toolbar, click Project Navigator .
4. On the Constructs tab, locate the Constructs category or any of its subcategories.
5. Right-click, and click Save Current Dwg as Construct.
6. Define the construct properties:

   If you want to…	Then…
   change the name of the drawing file	enter a new name. If the project number is used as a prefix for project file names, you do not need to enter the prefix here. The complete name with prefix is displayed under File Name.
   enter a description for the construct	click the setting for Description, enter a description of the construct, and click OK.
   change the category of the construct	select one from the Category list. By default, the category you chose in step 4 is suggested.
   assign the construct to a level and a division	select the correct level and division in the assignments table. Select the desired level row and the division column, and check the appropriate box. Note: You should check only one level and division. Multiple levels and divisions create spanning constructs.

7. Click OK.