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Re: Convert AutoCaD to Inventor

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You can try doing a Save As in AutoCAD. If you can't save it as an Inventor file, you should be able to save it as a STEP File, which Inventor can open. Open with Inventor and save as an Inventor file.
OP This is good if you're working with solids, if its only 2d you can just import the .dwg file like the previous posters stated.
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Re: Convert AutoCaD to Inventor

Select the dwg file to open.
Click Options (before opening).
Set to Import.
Finish opening.
Save in Inventor.
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