To Open a DWG File
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Select
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The File Open dialog opens.
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From the Files of type option menu, choose one of the following:
— CAD Files [*.dgn, *.dwg, *.dxf]
— AutoCAD Drawing Files [*.dwg]
— AutoCAD DXF Files [*.dxf]
— All Files [*.*]
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Select a DWG file to open.
Note that once you select a DWG file, the Options button is available. Also note that a thumbnail image of the file's contents appears in view pane on the dialog.
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To specify DWG file open options, click the Options button.
The DWG Open Options dialog opens.
- (Optional) Using the controls on the DWG Open Options dialog, set the options for opening DWG files.
- (Optional) To close the DWG Open Options dialog, click OK.
- To close the Open dialog, click Open.