How to convert higher version AutoCAD files into lower version using AutoCAD DWG TRUEVIEW, stepwise process.

 

STEP – 1: Installing AutoCAD DWG TRUEVIEW:

If you already do not have AutoCAD DWG TRUEVIEW software installed in your system (laptop/desktop) then please download the same using AUTODESK website free download viewers page (https://www.autodesk.in/viewers).

 

Note: Autodesk provides DWG TRUEVIEW as free to view or convert AutoCAD files into older version.

Step – 2: Converting a higher version file in to lower version

1.      Launch AutoCAD TRUEVIEW from start menu or desktop shortcut (in our example we are using AutoCAD TRUEVIEW 2022 Version).

2.      On top left corner look for the DWG Convert icon as highlighted in below given image & click it.

3.      Now upon clicking above icon below given DWG convert window will appear on screen.

 4.      In above DWG Convert window look for AutoCAD symbol button at bottom (Highlighted circle). Click on the same to open AutoCAD files you want to convert to lower version, it will open window for selecting files browse & choose your required files (Note: Multiple AutoCAD files can be opened by selecting all files inside the folder).

5.      Now after importing/opening AutoCAD files as explained above the window will appear as shown below with files tree list populated with imported files.

6.      Now, check on right side of the window it shows conversions setups available from the same choose the file version you want the selected AutoCAD files to be lowered to. In our case we are choosing “Convert to 2007 (in-place)”. Here “in-place” refers to the fact that all the files will be converted to selected lower version & will be replaced at original saved location. Now let’s proceed with conversion, click on convert to do the same.

7.      Now, after completion of all above steps your files have been converted in to the selected lower AutoCAD version at original saved location now you can use the same.

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