4 Replies Latest reply on Mar 14, 2018 4:42 PM by Paul Salvador

Can't import DWG files in 2018 SP2

James Spencer Mar 14, 2018 4:28 PM

Since I've installed service pack 2 I can't import some DWG or DXF files into Solidworks. They tend to be files I've converted to dwg from Revit; but not always. Anyone else have a problem similar?

Re: Can't import DWG files in 2018 SP2

Tom Gagnon Mar 14, 2018 4:09 PM (in response to James Spencer)

Are you trying to import DWG/DXF as a sketch, or as a drawing? Or something else? Context please.
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  James Spencer Mar 14, 2018 4:15 PM (in response to Tom Gagnon)
  
  I'm trying to import the file as a 3D object. It shows during the import steps then when you click finish it opens up an empty part file.
  
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    Jason Martin Mar 14, 2018 4:32 PM (in response to James Spencer)
    
    My idea, Why don't you just copy all of the sketch geometry in the .dxf and paste it in a sketch in solidworks?
    
    I dont think you can "IMPORT" a sketch from a dxf into solidworks. (I've never needed to do this so i've never tried this out)
    
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Re: Can't import DWG files in 2018 SP2

Paul Salvador Mar 14, 2018 4:42 PM (in response to James Spencer)

Hello James,.. hmm,.. maybe opening them in DraftSight.. and saveas DWG.. then open in SW?
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