Topics in this Section What's New in AutoCAD 2026 Working with AutoCAD Desktop Connector and AutoCAD 2024 and newer AutoCAD System Variables Best Practices Recommended Settings for backup (.bak) files Troubleshooting Undesired files Sheet Set (DST) error Backup (.bak) files read-only or corrupt AutoCAD Xrefs not found Material texture references DWG files become read-only after saving (Plugin interference) What's New in AutoCAD 2026 For additional information about the new features in AutoCAD visit What's New in AutoCAD 2026.

You can use a DWG file created in AutoCAD to create a custom title block in Fusion.

If you are using for example AutoCAD 2024 with Desktop Connector 16.2.1 or previous you will have to sign in twice, once into AutoCAD and again for Desktop Connector.

Export DWG The Export DWG command exports the sheets in a drawing as a DWG file in the AutoCAD 2013 file format. Some annotation objects, like Datum ID, Feature Control Frame, and Surface Texture, are simplified.

In the Export DWG dialog, select the Format: Simplified DWG AutoCAD DWG Click OK. Output DWG dialog displays.

File Type Authoring Application .dce .dwk .dwl .dwl2 .dwgbak .ac$ .ds$ .sv$ .bak .l$o .l$t ._ls Autodesk AutoCAD .lck .temp Autodesk Inventor .iwm Autodesk Infraworks .nws~ .nwc~ .nwd~ .nwf~ Autodesk Navisworks .vsd~ Microsoft Visio .laccdb .ldb Microsoft Access .lock ArcGIS .rws .slog Revit .3dmbak Rhino .tmp Generic (Word) .htm .html Hyper Text Markup Language .bk Recap .PrestoRecover .PrestoBackup Presto .idlk Adobe InDesign .tmi Tekton 3D .axmb FormIt .rap .

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Format Extension Export Alias *.wire AutoCAD DWG *.dwg Autodesk Eagle *.sch, *.brd, *.lbr Autodesk Fusion *.f3d, *.f3z, *.fsch, *.fbrd, *.flbr Autodesk Inventor *.iam, *.ipt CATIA V5 *.CATProduct, *.CATPart DXF *.dxf FBX *.fbx IGES *.ige, *.iges, *.igs JT *.jt NX *.prt OBJ *.obj Parasolid Binary *.x_b Parasolid Text *.x_t Pro/ENGlNEER and Creo Parametric *.asm*, *.prt* Pro/ENGlNEER Granite *.g Pro/ENGlNEER Neutral *.neu* Rhino *.3dm SAT/SMT *.sab, *.sat, *.smb, *.smt SketchUp *.skp SolidWorks *.prt, *.asm, *.sldprt, *.sldasm SolidEdge *.par, *.asm, *.psm STEP *.ste, *.step, *.stp STL *.stl 123D *.123dx

Product Name and Version Support on 16.X Support on 15.8 Notes AutoCAD 2026 Fully supported Not Supported Desktop Connector and AutoCAD 2024 and newer AutoCAD 2025 Fully supported Not Supported Desktop Connector and AutoCAD 2024 and newer AutoCAD 2024 Fully supported Not Supported Desktop Connector and AutoCAD 2024 and newer AutoCAD 2023 Fully supported Fully supported Recommended version - AutoCAD 2023.1 or newer Sheet Set Manager for Web improvements AutoCAD 2022 Partially supported Fully supported Improved Connection to Autodesk Docs Troubleshooting AutoCAD - undesired files Civil 3D 2026 Fully supported Not Supported Civil 3D 2025 Fully supported Not Supported Civil 3D 2024 Fully supported Not Supported About Autodesk Collaboration for Civil 3D and Desktop Connector Version 16.x Civil 3D 2023 Fully supported Fully supported Recommended version - Civil 3D 2023.2.1 with AutoCAD 2023.1.2 or newer Release Notes for Autodesk® Civil 3D® 2023.2.1 Civil 3D 2022 Partially supported Fully supported DWG Migration for Docs Fully supported Not Supported Desktop Connector support with 16.0.0.1902 or later.

Related Concepts: Setting up language in Autodesk Drive, Desktop Connector and Autodesk account Get products in another language How to change the language of AutoCAD products

You can export to: DXF ( AutoCAD ): Use this with a CAM package in AutoCAD to generate toolpaths, or use with third party CAM software.

Enter a file name and path and select a format for export. DXF ( AutoCAD ): Use this with a CAM package in AutoCAD to generate toolpaths, or use with third party CAM software.

For detailed troubleshooting steps specific to AutoCAD /Civil 3D plugin conflicts, refer to AutoCAD Troubleshooting - DWG files become read-only after saving.

The tool also supports uploading Civil 3D and AutoCAD local project folders and files to ACC while maintaining their referenced files.

Key Benefits Desktop Connector provides several advantages for working with Autodesk cloud data: Simplified file access: Only download the files you need, saving local storage space and improving performance Seamless integration: Work with cloud files directly from Windows File Explorer, just like local files Automatic synchronization: Changes made locally are automatically synced to the cloud, keeping your team up to date Design file intelligence: Understands design file references and relationships, helping you manage complex projects Offline capability: Work with your files even when offline, with changes syncing when you reconnect Common Use Cases Desktop Connector is ideal for: Project collaboration: Work with large Revit, AutoCAD , or other design files without downloading entire project folders Local file management: Organize and manage cloud project files using familiar Windows File Explorer workflows Reference management: Upload and manage design files with their dependencies using the Upload files with references tool Keeping your team up to date: Ensure all team members automatically have access to the latest versions of project files Supported Cloud Data Sources When you Install Desktop Connector, local drives are added as connectors to Windows File Explorer to enable you to work on files locally.