How to convert .dwg files to .idw files (Mass Conversion)

[vbracyH7K6G]

Trying to figure out how to convert .dwg files into .idw files on a mass conversion. Wishing for a simple click and selected all and convert. If possible  

[sundars · Accepted solution]

Hi @vbracyH7K6G 

You can use Task Scheduler to do the mass conversion. 

1. Launch Task Scheduler

2. Create Task

3. Import Files

4. Select a directory

5. Change source file type (pulldown) to dwg

5. Change target file type (pulldown) to idw

6. Execute

See link below and the image attached.

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-ideas/add-dwg-to-idw-conversion-in-task-scheduler/idi-p/7698...

Thanks

-shiva

[vbracyH7K6G · Accepted solution]

This is exactly what I needed thanks a lot. Cant seem to find how to print to scale

[sundars · Accepted solution]

Hi @vbracyH7K6G 

At the time of import via Task Scheduler you can click on the options button and specify a configuration file - something like an INI file which can either be found on your Public Documents Folder

C:\Users\Public\Documents\Autodesk\Inventor 2021\Design Data\DWG-DXF\importacad.ini

OR you can create one yourself by manually importing an ACAD file and then going through the Import Wizard and saving a configuration file.

However, I see only units can be changed. I am entirely sure you can modify the scaling.

Thanks

-shiva

[gsimeon724]

Check out Fyenite in the app store. It will do this for you and also allow you to change the names of the files being converted. (if you want to)