To Convert Drawing Files by Opening and Saving as an Element

Use this procedure to convert a drawing file to an element by opening it in AutoCAD Architecture 2026 toolset and then saving it as an element.

1. Click Open Drawing.
2. On the Quick Access toolbar, click Project Navigator .
3. On the Constructs tab, locate the Elements category, right-click, and click Save Current Dwg as Element.
4. Define the element 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 element	click the setting for Description, enter a description of the element, and click OK.
   change the category of the element	select one from the Category list. By default, the category you chose in step 4 is suggested.

5. Click OK.
6. Close the element using either of the following methods:
   • Right-click the element in the Drawing Explorer, and click Close.
   • Click Close Current Drawing.
7. Click Yes to save the changes in the drawing, if necessary.