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How do I migrate 2020 LT DWG files into the new 2022 LT DWG files

meb58 — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:43:17 GMT

I apologize for asking what appears to read as a silly question...

I recently downloaded AutoCAD 2022 LT. In the past, I downloaded the new version, created a template and uninstalled the old version from my desktop - this is from memory; perhaps I forgot as critical step.

I deleted the 2020 LT version and all of my AutoCAD DWG files disappeared. This actually makes sense to me, but I do not recall that this happened during my last upgrade. I reinstalled 2020, all files reappeared, and I began opening each file with the 2022 LT version...this works, but feels time consuming...

Thank you for your patience!

Re: How do I migrate 2020 LT DWG files into the new 2022 LT DWG files

JoshEKing — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:46:25 GMT

It's always a good idea to back things up before you do any sort of (Un)Install. That being said, what you describe does not make sense. Unless you stored them in one of AutoCAD's system folders the files should still be there after you take it off. They would not just magically re-appear when you install the new version...

With all that being said, I don't see why you think you need to do a conversion. The DWG format has not changed since 2018. 2022 still uses the 2018 format.

Re: How do I migrate 2020 LT DWG files into the new 2022 LT DWG files

meb58 — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:26:29 GMT

Thank you JoshRYTZZ,

...I typically keep up with the new versions...I let two years pass this time.

I agree, this does not make sense; When I open my template, I save as - customer name - and select the client folder in Documents. Open documents to access all client files. As an aside, all pdfs remained in documents while the DWG files disappeared.

Perhaps I should uninstall 2022, and try to reinstall...

Re: How do I migrate 2020 LT DWG files into the new 2022 LT DWG files

JoshEKing — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:35:46 GMT

You said you "Deleted" 2020, not uninstalled. Is this an accurate statement, or did you properly Uninstall?

What you are describing sounds like a "Delete My Files" option like you would have with a customizable peripheral - like a SpaceMouse - but I don't think AutoCAD offers such an option...

Re: How do I migrate 2020 LT DWG files into the new 2022 LT DWG files

pendean — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:36:20 GMT

So you lost track of where you stored your custom files: sounds like you do it old school style by burying them under the program window, and when you upgraded that location is not the default so you thought they were lost.

Ask your IT person or someone you have that is savvy about searching for files on your PC: they are all still there, you just lost track of where.

Re: How do I migrate 2020 LT DWG files into the new 2022 LT DWG files

JoshEKing — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:40:30 GMT

Like a redirected Documents file. You're probably right. I forgot about that function...

Re: How do I migrate 2020 LT DWG files into the new 2022 LT DWG files

meb58 — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:57:01 GMT

JoshRYTZZ,

I interchanged two words...I uninstalled from the Apps menu. Apologies.

Pendean, Thank you...I am not sure that I understand...I am the sole owner of my office, not IT staff, sorry.

This is how I performed the operation with the 2020 LT version

Download the program

Create a template; open a blank document, assigned it as template 2020, save as template in "look in" ribbon

When I want to create a new client DWG, I open the template and save as, browse client folder in documents, which appears in "look in" ribbon, assigned my client name to the file in "file name" ribbon, then assign file type as DWG.

Not sure if this is helpful...but I surely appreciate the assistance!

Michael

Re: How do I migrate 2020 LT DWG files into the new 2022 LT DWG files

JoshEKing — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:04:05 GMT

If you go to "My Computer" or "This PC" (Depending on which version of Windows you are running) and search "*.dwg" what kind of results do you get?

Re: How do I migrate 2020 LT DWG files into the new 2022 LT DWG files

meb58 — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:29:47 GMT

...all DWG files appear...plus a hand full of other file types(?) DWGhistory, DWGhistorystorysupport, DWGcomparemode...etc.

But the DWG files are present. It might be interesting to uninstall 2020 again and then search the This PC again - Windows 10

Re: How do I migrate 2020 LT DWG files into the new 2022 LT DWG files

JoshEKing — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:35:02 GMT

From the This PC search results, check the properties of one of the files and take note of the path. Then, go into AutoCAD and make sure the path you're viewing matches the search results.

I suspect you will find they don't match and that @pendean is right. You probably have a redirected folder that you forgot about.

Re: How do I migrate 2020 LT DWG files into the new 2022 LT DWG files

meb58 — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:29:43 GMT

Thank you gain for helping me!

As I am a bit over my head, I can offer this answer...

From This PC, the file path is C:\users\meboice\Documents\Rombout Fire House The same path exists when I open the same file in AutoCAD LT for this client...I tried a few others and they all follow the same path. Make sense?

Still, something does not feel right...

Re: How do I migrate 2020 LT DWG files into the new 2022 LT DWG files

JoshEKing — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:59:15 GMT

Unfortunately, we can't help you with how it "feels". All we can do is guide you to a setting that may help you adjust the behavior. At this point, it sounds like the issue is a shortcut you had set up somewhere that you forgot about as the files are clearly still there.

Re: How do I migrate 2020 LT DWG files into the new 2022 LT DWG files

meb58 — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:22:24 GMT

I am going to uninstall version 2020 LT and try to track down the pathway after the uninstall - I'll backup the files before hand.. I did not purposely set up a shortcut, but may have done so inadvertently...appreciate the assistance.

Michael

Re: How do I migrate 2020 LT DWG files into the new 2022 LT DWG files

pendean — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:27:58 GMT

I suggest you take your PC in to a repair/computer shop for help finding your files before possible loss kicks in.

Re: How do I migrate 2020 LT DWG files into the new 2022 LT DWG files

meb58 — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 20:39:55 GMT

I backed up all files. Uninstalled AutoCAD LT 2020...this time all of my DWG files are in all of my documents. Very odd.

Re: How do I migrate 2020 LT DWG files into the new 2022 LT DWG files

pendean — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:15:44 GMT

They never moved: I suspect you are being distracted by something created by/for you in LT2020 that you simply did not find/do in LT2022.

It is best if you hire (or buy lunch/dinner/drink) to a friend with lots of IT/Computer experience to sit at your computer and help you discover the issue.

Good luck.

Re: How do I migrate 2020 LT DWG files into the new 2022 LT DWG files

meb58 — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:33:57 GMT

Thank you for your help. So far, the program is working as expected.

I'll ask my IT professional about this when we catch up. The Dell Support Assist, run every week, checks for driver updates, scans hardware, cleans files and tunes the performance. Also use an independent Intel SSD tool kit as double check...so far nothing reported. What ever happened seems to be an isolated event; I installed and uninstalled 2020 two additional times with the expected results...as in the past.

This fairly powerful computer is in its 6th year of life and although it does utilize all approved AutoCAD hardware, perhaps it's time to consider a new desk top.

Thank you again,

Michael

Re: How do I migrate 2020 LT DWG files into the new 2022 LT DWG files

JoshEKing — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 13:54:40 GMT

Dell workstations are good systems. I've had several. But yeah, 6 years is about the limit. We were on a 4-5 year rotation at my last job. Much beyond that and you could tell it was time.