How do I import a 2D drawing from AutoCAD to Solidworks?

How do I convert AutoCAD 2D to SOLIDWORKS?

From Solidworks, export the data to a different file format.

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Import the Solidworks file directly into AutoCAD.

1. On the command line in AutoCAD, type IMPORT.
2. In the Import File dialog window, click the Files of type drop-down menu and select Solidworks (*. …
3. Find and select the Solidworks file and click Open.

How do I import a 2D drawing into SOLIDWORKS?

To import a drawing into a part document:

1. Open the drawing (. dwg or . …
2. In the DXF/DWG Import dialog box, select Import to a new part and click Next.
3. On the Drawing Layer Mapping tab, edit the sheet name and click Next.
4. On the Document Settings tab, select Import this sheet and to a 2D sketch.
5. Click Finish.

Can you convert an AutoCAD file to SOLIDWORKS?

You can copy and paste entities from an AutoCAD DXF or DWG file into SOLIDWORKS part, assembly, and drawing documents.

How do I open an AutoCAD drawing in SolidWorks?

In SOLIDWORKS, click Open (Standard toolbar) or File > Open . In the Open dialog box, set Files of type to Dxf or Dwg, browse to select a file, and click Open. In the DXF/DWG Import Wizard, select an import method, and then click Next to access Drawing Layer Mapping and Document Settings.

What file formats can AutoCAD import?

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How do I import a drawing into SOLIDWORKS?

To import a drawing into a part document:

1. Open the drawing (. dwg or . …
2. In the DXF/DWG Import dialog box, select Import to a new part and click Next.
3. On the Drawing Layer Mapping tab, edit the sheet name and click Next.
4. On the Document Settings tab, select Import this sheet and to a 2D sketch.
5. Click Finish.

How do you copy and paste a sketch in SOLIDWORKS?

To copy and paste a sketch:

1. Select the closed sketch in the FeatureManager design tree.
2. Click Edit > Copy or press Ctrl+C.
3. Click in the sketch or document where you want to paste the center of the sketch.
4. Click Edit > Paste or press Ctrl+V.

How do I convert drawings to sketch in SOLIDWORKS?

You can convert a drawing view to sketch entities or a block of sketch entities using the Convert View to Sketch PropertyManager. To open this PropertyManager: In a drawing view, right-click and click Convert View to Sketch.