How to import AutoCAD DWG into Inventor

Autodesk Support

Jul 9, 2024

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What is the best method for importing AutoCAD DWG into Inventor? How to import AutoCAD DWG file containing 3D objects into Inventor?

Within Inventor, click the "File" tab in the top left corner of the program.
Expand the "Open" option, and select "Import DWG."
Select the file that will be opened.
When the DWG/ DXF File wizard is prompted, select "AutoCAD or AutoCAD Mechanical File" and click "Next."
Confirm all the 3D objects that will be imported, and click "Next."
In "3D data options" make sure the "3D Solids" is selected.
In "Destination for 2D data" select "New Part" and "Wires to 3D sketch."
Fill in the rest of the dialog box to include the desired units.
Click Finish.

Note:

Using blocks will not work, Inventor will ignore AutoCAD Blocks.
If the file contains a nested block of multiple solids, these blocks might need to be exploded in AutoCAD.
If there is more than one solid in your drawing, Inventor will import all solids into an Assembly.

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