What should I do if the CAD version is low and the high version file can not be opened? Many users will encounter this version conversion problem in the office, today Xiaobian will bring you detailed operation steps, Xiaobai can also learn immediately!
When the CAD version is low and you can't open the higher version file, you can try the following three methods:
Method 1: Use a CAD converter
If you can't directly request the sender to convert the file, you can use the Rainbow Office Center tool to easily convert between different CAD versions, supporting DWG, DXF, DWF, DGN, SAT, STL, and other formats.
The specific steps to convert a low-version CAD file to a high-version file are as follows:
Open the Rainbow Office Center software, find and click on the "CAD Processing" function.
In the CAD processing function, select the "CAD Version Conversion" function.
In the pop-up interface, add the older version of the CAD file that needs to be converted.
Next, change the version of the CAD file you want to convert to, and select the type of higher version you want to convert to, such as AutoCAD 2018, 2022, etc.
Set the output location of the converted files, so that you can easily find the converted files.
Tap the start button or a similar conversion button and wait for the conversion process to complete.
Method 2: Request the sender of the file to convert the version
The most straightforward and simple way to do this is to request the sender of the file to save the higher version of the CAD file as a compatible format for the lower version, such as DXF or DWG. This way, you can easily open the file with your current CAD version.
Method 3: Upgrade the CAD version
If you often need to work with higher versions of CAD files, it is also a good option to consider upgrading your own CAD version.
The upgraded CAD software is not only compatible with more up-to-date file formats, but also enjoys more new features and optimizations.
The above are the three solutions that Xiaobian brings to you, users can ensure that the higher version of CAD files can be opened and processed smoothly according to the specific situation and needs.