When you convert a drawing saved in model space, all objects and text on the layers you select are converted into Visio shapes. Model space is the primary drawing workspace in which CAD drafters create drawings. A CAD drawing may have been saved in model space or paper space: When you convert a drawing in DWG or DXF format, you convert the last saved spatial view of the CAD drawing. For example, you can choose to delete the converted layers, convert dimensions into dimension shapes, or convert hatch line patterns into shapes. In the Convert CAD Object dialog box, select the AutoCAD layers you want to convert into Visio shapes.Ĭlick Advanced for more options. Right-click, and then click CAD Drawing Object > Convert. Rest your cursor on the outside edge of the AutoCAD drawing until your cursor changes to this icon:

Please note that converting to Visio shapes cannot be undone.Ĭlick an empty space on the diagram to deselect anything that may be already selected. Insert a DWG or DXF file into an existing Visio diagramĬonvert DWG and DXF objects into Visio shapesĪfter you import or open an AutoCAD drawing, you can convert it into shapes that you can manipulate in Visio. Click the folder or click Browse.Ĭlick the All Visio Files list, and then click AutoCAD Drawing. Find the folder in which the drawing that you want is kept.

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