To Use the DWG/DXF File Wizard to Import AutoCAD Data

Import AutoCAD files using the DWG/DXF file wizard.

  1. To import to a new file select:
    • File New Import CAD Formats
    • Get Started tab Launch panel Import CAD Formats
    • Get Started tab Launch panel Open
  2. In the Open dialog box, change the file type to DWG files (.dwg), select the file, and select Options.
  3. In the File Open Options dialog box, select Import.
  4. Select Open to start the DWG/DXF File Wizard.
  5. On the Model Layers and Objects Import Options page, specify the data to translate. Click the tab to enter options:
    • In the Import File Units box, select Detected Units to use a unit setting based on the block insert units (INSUNITS) system variable in the DWG file. If this variable is unitless or set to an unsupported unit, the value of the MEASUREMENT variable (inch or mm) is used.

      Select Specify Units to convert units to a selection from the list.

    • In the Translate box, Parts and Assemblies is automatically selected. Clear the check box to skip parts and assemblies.

      To translate layouts into Autodesk Inventor drawing views and annotations, select All Layouts as Drawings with Views. Each DWG file with layouts to translate creates a separate IDW file with one sheet per layout. Not available if Parts and Assemblies is not selected.

      To translate a selected layout into 2D geometry, choose Selected Layouts as Drawings with Draft Views. Requires that a layout is selected before you continue.

  6. Click Next.
  7. On the Import Destination Options page, click Finish to accept the defaults or set individual options:
    • In Assembly Options, accept Referenced components only or select All Component Definitions.
    • In Part Options, accept As Features and specify how to translate parts with unsupported features. Optionally, select Translate Body Only.
    • In Drawings with Views Options, accept Selected and External Files or select Selected File Only.
    • In Output Options, specify what to do if a duplicate output file is found. Accept Overwrite or select Use Existing File (to retain existing data).
    • In Templates, accept the defaults or browse to select different templates.
    • In Destination Folder, accept the specified folder or browse to a different folder.
    • In Save to Configuration, browse to select a configuration, if appropriate.
      Note: To save your settings as a configuration to use in the future, save the configuration before you click Finish.
Parent topic: To Open or Import AutoCAD DWG Files as an AnyCAD Reference Model