How to import DWG files into Autodesk Fusion

2026-07-13

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Issue:

How to import 2D and 3D DWG (AutoCAD) format files in Autodesk Fusion.

Solution:

Both 2D and 3D DWG files are uploaded to Autodesk Fusion through the Data Panel. It is then translated with the Cloud Translation Process and will allow them to be opened and edited in Autodesk Fusion.

Note: DWG files from AutoCAD and other software can contain data that Autodesk Fusion cannot read. Autodesk Fusion can only import DWG files containing 2D sketch geometry or 3D solid bodies. For AutoCAD drawings - open the file in AutoCAD and purge the file, making sure to remove XREFs and images.

To upload a DWG file (either 2D or 3D) into Autodesk Fusion:

Select the Upload button in the Autodesk Fusion Data Panel.

Select the DWG files to upload into Autodesk Fusion and bring them into the Upload dialogue box by either dragging them over or hitting the "Open" button in the file explorer window (either Windows Explorer or Mac Finder).

The files will then be shown in the Upload dialogue box. Hit the "Upload" button to upload them to Autodesk Fusion Data Panel.

Upload DWG file in Autodesk Fusion

The DWG designs are uploaded to Autodesk Fusion and will be shown in the Data Panel. Open the designs by double-clicking them or right clicking them and selecting "Open."

Note: DWG files containing any 3D geometry will open as a collection of bodies and solid features - no sketches will be included in the imported 3D DWG design:

Browser tree DWG file in Autodesk Fusion

Note: 2D DWG files only include 2D geometry. These files will open in Autodesk Fusion with no solid geometry but a collection of 2D sketches which can be edited in Autodesk Fusion:

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