Preparing to Import

VectorWorks imports versions 2.5 through 2007/2008 of DWG and text and binary DXF. Before import, the following steps are recommended to enhance the likelihood of a satisfactory translation:

1.	Read Information Lost in Translation for more information about the differences between DXF/DWG and VectorWorks.

2.	It is not necessary to explode the entire drawing in AutoCAD before importing. If a file is not importing correctly, try exploding individual problem objects before import.

3.	If possible, communicate with the file originator. Determine the intended units, page size, and scale of the file, along with the intended color-to-line weight mapping, if any.