Autodesk Civil 3D Drawing Compatibility

The DWG file format changes from time to time, as newer technology or improvements are incorporated. In general, newer product versions can always open all older DWG file format versions. However, when a new DWG file format is introduced, prior versions will not be able to open it.

For information about drawing file formats, see About Drawing File Format Changes.

AECC Object Compatibility

Country Kits

Autodesk provides country kits that make Autodesk Civil 3D more applicable to local standards in many places around the world. Each year these country kits are updated to the new formats and enhanced by new features. Many country kits are available on the Autodesk Civil 3D DVD, and others are provided at www.autodesk.com/civil3d-countrykits. You should not have to do anything to migrate a country kit, except if you derive company or project standards from the country kit. Install the new country kit and read the documentation to learn about changes and additions and to determine how to apply the latest version. Country kits are installed using the Content Pack mechanism.

Compatibility of Autodesk Civil 3D Drawings with AutoCAD and Other Software

Choose one of the following options to bring your Autodesk Civil 3D 2024 drawing to AutoCAD or other programs:

Note: In situations where the previously suggested methods for converting files does not work, use the Export to AutoCAD command and then save as DXF. The 3rd party software may be able to use the 2D or 3D graphical and text information to construct a model.