Export format from QCAD for AutoCAD
Moderator: andrew
Forum rules
Always indicate your operating system and QCAD version.
Attach drawing files and screenshots.
Post one question per topic.
Always indicate your operating system and QCAD version.
Attach drawing files and screenshots.
Post one question per topic.
Export format from QCAD for AutoCAD
I imported a 2D AutoCAD dxf file (v12) and added some layer information - its a drawing of an island with about 45 layers on it covering everything from Global Heritage information to buildings to services and utilities. I am now trying to export this file back to the client and whatever format I choose he is unable to read it either with his version of AutoCAD or AutoDesk and we had tried about 6 options on the export format. Can you pls assist.
Re: Export format from QCAD for AutoCAD
Files exported from QCAD 3 (please check your version of QCAD) should be readable by Autocad. If not, please attach or e-mail the drawing file for testing, thanks.
Re: Export format from QCAD for AutoCAD
Hi Nick
What I normally do when importing older files from AC is:
1. Import file.
2. Before I do anything I save file again in QCAD 3 as current version dxf/dwg.
3. Make addition's etc.
4. Save file and send to client.
What I normally do when importing older files from AC is:
1. Import file.
2. Before I do anything I save file again in QCAD 3 as current version dxf/dwg.
3. Make addition's etc.
4. Save file and send to client.
Re: Export format from QCAD for AutoCAD
Thanks Clive - seems I should have saved as a dwg/dxf format before I proceeded. I will send the examples to Andrew in response to his mail and for his to kindly test.
Many thanks
Nick
Many thanks
Nick
-
- Registered Member
- Posts: 2
- Joined: Fri Jan 27, 2017 1:44 pm
Re: Export format from QCAD for AutoCAD
Hi,
I have QCAD Professional Ver. 3.15.5 which I have used to prepare a .DXF file to send to a manufacturer. Unfortunately he cannot open it in Autocad 2007 and has requested I save it in a form compatible with that version of Autocad. Unfortunately there is no indication in the long list of "save as" version formats of QCAD as to which would be compatible with Autocad 2007.
Can someone please help?
Thanks
I have QCAD Professional Ver. 3.15.5 which I have used to prepare a .DXF file to send to a manufacturer. Unfortunately he cannot open it in Autocad 2007 and has requested I save it in a form compatible with that version of Autocad. Unfortunately there is no indication in the long list of "save as" version formats of QCAD as to which would be compatible with Autocad 2007.
Can someone please help?
Thanks
Re: Export format from QCAD for AutoCAD
Hello tirnasjimmy
I have been faced with a similar issue. Try "save as" 'yourfilename' and choose DXF or DWG R21 or earlier. That did the trick for me.
Good luck
I have been faced with a similar issue. Try "save as" 'yourfilename' and choose DXF or DWG R21 or earlier. That did the trick for me.
Good luck
JJ Win7 pro-64
Re: Export format from QCAD for AutoCAD
Hi tirnasjimmy - welcome to the forum,
... I think the manufacturer shout be able to tell you exactly which format he is exactly asking for. However - just guessing around I think too R21 should work. If not go lower like R15 etc.tirnasjimmy wrote:... has requested I save it in a form compatible with that version of Autocad.
Work smart, not hard: QCad Pro
Win10/64, QcadPro, QcadCam version: Current.
If a thread is considered as "solved" please change the title of the first post to "[solved] Title..."
Win10/64, QcadPro, QcadCam version: Current.
If a thread is considered as "solved" please change the title of the first post to "[solved] Title..."
-
- Registered Member
- Posts: 2
- Joined: Fri Jan 27, 2017 1:44 pm
Re: Export format from QCAD for AutoCAD
Thanks J-J and Husky. I'm off to try R21 or earlier if necessary. Will let everybody know what worked in the end.