Chief Architect Help Database - Article Number: 13
How to Convert Plan Files to .dxf or .dwg Format
The information in this article applies to:- Chief Architect X5
- Chief Architect X4
- Chief Architect X3
- Chief Architect X2
- Chief Architect X1
QUESTION
I have a Chief Architect plan that I need to open in AutoCAD. How do I convert it to .dxf or .dwg?
ANSWER
Converting a Chief Architect plan file into a two-dimensional AutoCAD-compatible .dxf or .dwg file is easy to do using the Export Tools.
To export to .dxf/.dwg
- Open the Chief Architect plan that you would like to export to .dxf or .dwg format.
- If you want to export a view other than floor plan view to .dxf or .dwg, open that view or create it using the appropriate 3D or CAD tool.
- Select File> Export> Current View (DXF/DWG)
from the menu.
- In the Export Drawing File dialog:
- Browse to the directory on your computer where you wish to save the .dwg file.
- From the AutoCAD Compatible drop-down list, select which version of AutoCAD you want the file to be compatible with.
- Click Save to export the current view to .dxf or .dwg format.
- For additional information about the options in the Export Drawing File dialog, click the Help button on the right side of the dialog box.
- Browse to the directory on your computer where you wish to save the .dwg file.
MORE INFORMATION
For additional information, consult the Importing & Exporting chapter of the Chief Architect Reference Manual.
Article Number 199: How to change the scale of a .dxf/.dwg file imported into Chief Architect
Last updated on: Mar 28, 2013
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