DWG TrueView Frequently Asked Questions

1. What happened to the DWG TrueConvert software?

With this release of DWG TrueView, the complete functionality of  DWG TrueConvert has been incorporated into DWG TrueView.  DWG TrueView  software now translates DWG files created with AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT®, or other AutoCAD-based applications to the 2008 DWG file format. You can convert between AutoCAD R14, 2000, 2004, and 2007 file formats. The AutoCAD 2000 DWG file format is the default file format for AutoCAD 2000, 2000i, and 2002 as well as for AutoCAD LT 2000, 2000i, and 2002. The AutoCAD 2004 DWG file format is the default file format for AutoCAD 2004, 2005, and 2006 as well as AutoCAD LT 2004, 2005, and 2006. The AutoCAD 2007 file format is the default file format for AutoCAD 2007 and 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2007 and 2008.

2. What DWG file formats can I convert to?

DWG TrueConvert software translates DWG files created with AutoCAD R14 (or later) to AutoCAD R14, AutoCAD 2000, AutoCAD 2004, and AutoCAD 2007 DWG file formats, as well as to AutoCAD LT 98, 2000, 2004, and 2007 DWG file formats.

3. What DWG file formats can I convert from?

You can convert any version of DWG files created with AutoCAD-based products using the DWG TrueView software.

4. Do I need to have AutoCAD 2008 or AutoCAD LT 2008 installed on my computer to run the DWG TrueView software?

No, you can install and run the DWG TrueView software with or without any version of AutoCAD installed on your machine.

5. How reliable is DWG TrueView software in converting older DWG files to AutoCAD 2007 DWG file formats?

The DWG TrueView software uses the same DWG engine as AutoCAD does to convert DWG files. Therefore you can expect precisely the same output as the software Save As command.

6. Can DWG TrueView software be used to convert DWG files to other file formats such as DXF™ or DWF™ format?

No, DWG TrueView software only converts DWG files to newer or older versions of the DWG file format.

7. What languages will DWG TrueView software be available in?

DWG TrueView software will be available in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

8. What happens to custom objects created by Autodesk or third-party add-on applications when 2008-based DWG files are converted using DWG TrueView software?

When you create Autodesk or third-party custom objects in AutoCAD DWG files and save your drawing with proxy graphics turned on, you can convert these drawings and maintain visual fidelity of the custom objects. However, you cannot edit the drawing in other releases. To modify custom objects in other releases, explode the custom objects in the drawing before you convert it.

If you want to convert drawings created with AutoCAD® Architecture or AutoCAD® Mechanical software, use the Save to AutoCAD DWG feature before you convert the drawing.

For drawings that contain custom objects, it is recommended that you do not use the DWG TrueView software to convert them to a newer release.

When a drawing that contains custom objects is converted, the custom objects themselves are not converted. Unexpected results might occur if you attempt to open the converted drawing in a custom object application.