How to Convert a 2011 DWG to an IGS File
A file with the DWG file extension is an AutoCAD drawing. A file with the IGS or IGES file extension is an Initial Graphics Exchange Drawing file. A 2011 DWG is a drawing created with the 2011 version of AutoDesk AutoCAD. However, AutoCAD 2011 will not convert a CAD drawing (DWG) to the IGS or IGES file format. For this conversion, you need to have the AutoDesk Inventor application installed. AutoDesk Inventor supports both the DWG and IGS file formats.
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Instructions
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Right-click on the DWG file to show the File context menu.
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Click the “Open With” option. A list of installed programs opens.
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Scroll to and click on the “AutoDesk Inventor” entry. The DWG file opens in Inventor.
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Click the “File” option and then click “Export.” The File Export dialog box opens.
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Type a name for the file in the “File Name” input box.
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Click the “Save as Type” drop-down box and then click the “IGES (*.igs, *.iges)” file format. Click the “Export” button. The DWG file is exported as an IGS file.
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