Will my saved ".dwg" files be affected if I uninstall AutoCAD?

Anonymous · ‎05-26-2021

Hi! I've been using AutoCAD 2022 for Mac (30 day trial version). I have finished my trial period and I wish to move to my windows pc where I have the bought AutoCAD version. I have important files from freelance projects saved in my PC but none of my college files which remain in the Mac, where I wish for them to stay.

I want to know that if I uninstall AutoCAD 2022 for Mac (30 dayTrial version) from my mac, will I lose my dwg files? I understand I won't be able to open them or work on them. What I want to understand is :

1. Will the dwg files and their contents stay unaffected?

2. After uninstallation of AutoCAD 2022 for Mac (30 day trial version) from my Mac, will I still be able to attach my dwg files in emails or transfer them from my Mac to my PC so that they can be opened in systems that have the compatible AutoCAD version or higher?

Thank you!

maxim_k · ‎05-26-2021

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Hi @Anonymous

>>>>>>1. Will the dwg files and their contents stay unaffected?

They will stay unaffected on your Mac, you can copy (move) them to your new Windows machine and open (edit, save) them.

>>>>> 2. After uninstallation of AutoCAD 2022 for Mac (30 day trial version) from my Mac, will I still be able to attach my dwg files in emails or transfer them from my Mac to my PC so that they can be opened in systems that have the compatible AutoCAD version or higher?

Yes, you can email them, copy across network, copy to external drives, etc.

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Anonymous · ‎05-26-2021

Thank you so much!