idw to dwg 2d-shape

[ehinson]

I hope somebody can help me. I have inventor 2013 and I try to convert a idw
drawing with 3 sheets to a dwg/dxf version for a supplier who has ACAD LT2012.
I tried to save as LT version, but he told me he just get a picture (bitmap
image). He asked me if I can export out to a 2d shape. What do I have to do?
Thanks for your help in advance. Elke

[Curtis_Waguespack]

Hi ehinson,

You should be able to convert your file by going to Save As > Save Copy As > and choosing either AutoCAD DWG or DXF.

I hope this helps.
Best of luck to you in all of your Inventor pursuits,
Curtis
http://inventortrenches.blogspot.com

[blair]

Also make sure you select Autocad 2012 or older. We use a couple of steel service centers and every once and a while I forget they are on older versions of Acad and I have to export to a older version of Acad than the default current year for them to open.

It always seems to happen on stuff that is a rush and behind before you start.

[ehinson · Accepted solution]

Thank you for your help.

I exported to acad with options "file version AutoCAD2000/LT drawing and used Base View Scale - Model Space" and that worked. After that I had to open up the dwg drawing to exported it to R12 dxf.

Thanks again.

[mrattray]

I'd be wary of going that far back in time. That can cause issues, depending on how complex your drawing is. I recommend using 2000 format, myself.