Converting autocad 2018 files to 2017

[Anonymous]

I used Autocad 2018 on my new computer to work on a school project, but when I got back to my school, I coudn't open any of my files with autocad 2017. Is there a way to convert 2018 files to 2017?

[imadHabash · Accepted solution]

Hi,

>> Is there a way to convert 2018 files to 2017? << 

Yes ... from OPTION command go to Open and Save tab and change to lower format . now when you save your files it will take the new lower format.also _DWGCONVERT command will converts drawing format version for selected drawing files.

Regards,

[paullimapa]

Download DWG TrueView from the Autodesk website and you can batch convert as many drawings you want to the format you want:

https://www.autodesk.com/products/dwg/viewers# 

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[Anonymous]

Thanks a lot it worked!

[RobDraw]

Since, 2018 is a new .dwg format. Save as an older format may cause issues. In order to avoid issues and ensure functionality, one should convert to earlier formats.

[Anonymous]

It can only be converted to 2013