topic Re: Batch converting DWG to DXF in AutoCAD Forum

Batch converting DWG to DXF

deoriodp — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:34:38 GMT

All, anything built-in to batch convert multiple DWG files to DXF.... quick and simple?

Re: Batch converting DWG to DXF

pendean — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:53:02 GMT

Nothing built-in but you can do it with a little customizing http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?86184-AutoCAD-Mass-Convert-DWG-To-DXF-(Batch-Convert-DWG-To-DXF)-(Mas-DWG-Convert)

Re: Batch converting DWG to DXF

Alfred.NESWADBA — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 15:21:09 GMT

Hi,

alternative could be to use ScriptPro >>>click<<<

- alfred -

Re: Batch converting DWG to DXF

JTBWorld — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 19:15:20 GMT

Not built-in but or batch processing app SmartPurger can do this: https://jtbworld.com/smartpurger

Re: Batch converting DWG to DXF

ryan_scott_KA — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:23:50 GMT

I just downloaded this but I cant see where it converts dwg to dxf.

Re: Batch converting DWG to DXF

JTBWorld — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:41:06 GMT

Documentation tips:

How to convert multiple DWG files to DXF:

Our JTB SmartBatch app could be used together with a simple script like the below (save to a file with .scr extension) that save each drawing to DXF with JTB SmartBatch.

Script code starts below:

FILEDIA
0
_SAVEAS
DXF
_V
2013


FILEDIA
1
QUIT
;

Script code ends with the QUIT above and the last row can be empty or having a semicolon.

Depending on how you want the DXF files to be created you might want to modify it slightly.

Drawings saved in DXF format have these additional prompts.

Decimal places of accuracy. Specifies from 0 to 16 decimal places.
Binary. Creates a binary DXF file. Binary DXF is generally faster and more compact than ASCII DXF files.
Select objects. Prompts you to select specific objects to be saved in DXF format.
Preview. Specifies whether you want to save a thumbnail image of the saved file.
Version. Specifies which product version to use for the saved DXF file.

Re: Batch converting DWG to DXF

ryan_scott_KA — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:51:38 GMT

Thank for the reply, I just made and used this in AutoScript seemed to work ok.

FILEDIA 0
DXFOUT

FILEDIA 1

Re: Batch converting DWG to DXF

morten4MDUW — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:19:49 GMT

How to save dxf with this ?

Re: Batch converting DWG to DXF

cadffm — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:32:50 GMT

Hi,

the first line of his answer is a LINK, follow this link

install and set up the product and follow the documentation

(you have to create a script with the content above, copy all lines, paste it in notepad, save it as yourfilename.SCR )

Re: Batch converting DWG to DXF

morten4MDUW — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:14:16 GMT

if i have like 20 dwg files in one folder and want to convert all 20 to dxf how so?

Re: Batch converting DWG to DXF

pendean — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:49:39 GMT

@morten4MDUW wrote:
if i have like 20 dwg files in one folder and want to convert all 20 to dxf how so?

You need a script file, and a script processor to run it through all of those file: this one works well in our office

https://www.cadig.com/products/autocad-script-pro.php

Or try others

https://apps.autodesk.com/ACD/en/List/Search?isAppSearch=True&searchboxstore=ACD&facet=&collection=&sort=&query=script

Re: Batch converting DWG to DXF

paullimapa — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:54:18 GMT

Try attached DwgACCDwg2Dxf.lsp which offers you the option to select the folder with the dwgs to save as dxfs without the need to open them in AutoCAD' GUI

Re: Batch converting DWG to DXF

morten4MDUW — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:10:24 GMT

thank you! thats it !

Re: Batch converting DWG to DXF

paullimapa — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:16:27 GMT

You are welcome…cheers!!!