[solved] Saving as a .DWG

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danro
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[solved] Saving as a .DWG

Post by danro » Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:05 pm

Hi All.
I'm VERY new to QCAD and while I have succeeded once, I'm unable to recreate it.
I was advised to use QCAD as it takes both .DXF and .DWG formats as inputs and outputs - most of my drawings are .DXF and I'm needing some in .DWG format.

I'm using Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS and I've installed the Community Edition of QCAD version 3.26.1.0
After installing I removed the "pro" modules as instructed in the right hand panel.

Could my initial success be related to not closing down and restarting QCAD?

Anyway, now when I try to save a new drawing I'm only offered
"R15 [2000/LT2000] DXF Drawing [dxflib"] (*.dxf)"
In the format drop down box of the save window (image attached)

And when I try to open the .DWG QCAD created for me from the recents list I get the message in the second attachment "No suitable Importer found. Please check file format and extension"

Am I doing something wrong or have I misunderstood what QCAD has to offer?

Many thanks in advance for your help
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QCAD-saving options.png
The only option when I try to save something
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QCAD-error.png
Message when I try to open the file QCAD created
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andrew
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Re: Saving as a .DWG

Post by andrew » Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:09 pm

I've moved this topic to the appropriate QCAD Community Edition forum.

The QCAD CE only supports DXF.

See also:
https://qcad.org/en/documentation/features

danro
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Re: Saving as a .DWG

Post by danro » Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:23 pm

Yes I went back and reread the offerings, my mistake.
Thank you for your prompt reply.

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