Save AutoCAD 2004 DWG files back to LT98

[b-irvin]

I am using Rel 2004 at this time and I have a client that wants me to save drawings back to LT98. Is this even possible? The info that "help" tells me that saving back to Rel12/LT 2 dxf format has many limitations, most of which are contrary to the way my files are set up. What is a guy to do? To make matters worse I am about to upgrade my 2 seats and add the subscriptions for the newest version. If anyone has a suggestion besides asking my client to come into the current century, please let me know.

b-irvin

[BrenBren]

I am using Rel 2004 at this time and I have a client that wants me to save drawings back to LT98. Is this even possible? The info that "help" tells me that saving back to Rel12/LT 2 dxf format has many limitations, most of which are contrary to the way my files are set up. What is a guy to do? To make matters worse I am about to upgrade my 2 seats and add the subscriptions for the newest version. If anyone has a suggestion besides asking my client to come into the current century, please let me know.

b-irvin

You can use the autodesk batch dwg converter to save back to 14, with I think is compatible with LT 98

[b-irvin]

Thanks for the response Brenda.

I have had trouble with the batch drawing converter in the past. I am reluctant to use it. I generally do not have to do many conversions. Most people that I work with use a current version. This is a new client. I guess I will create the files in such a way that I only have one tab in each drawing. The tabs seem to be the biggest problem that I will have. If someone else has anything to add, please do.

b-irvin

[Robert.Hall]

does you client have to make changes to your work???? If not, you could just make a dwf and have them use the free viewer.......or you could install PDF995, I believe its also free, and turn your drawings into PDF files. I use the PDF file format so that I can post my files to an intranet website for viewing by everyone in my company. I also have the ability to send these files to my customers.

[b-irvin]

Thanks for the post Rhall.

My client does need access to the file. They need to be able to plot to a CNC machine for mold formation. The type of drawings I need to create would work best using paper space with multiple tabs(which is the way I produce all of my drawings). I may just have to make a separate file for them that is just the model space portion of the file for them to work in. Thanks for the help.

[jaberwok]

If they use the info for CNC work, they could probably manage with DXF files only. No multiple tabs of course.

[b-irvin]

Thanks John,

That might work. How do I get a DXF file for LT98 from 2004 though? I am trying to have a solution before I call them to talk about this. Any suggestions? All that shows up in the list of file types to save to is Autocad R12/LT2 dxf. I would like to know if this will work. If I am not able to find out I will just have to do some trial and error with them.

Brian

[jaberwok]

Thanks John,

That might work. How do I get a DXF file for LT98 from 2004 though? I am trying to have a solution before I call them to talk about this. Any suggestions? All that shows up in the list of file types to save to is Autocad R12/LT2 dxf. I would like to know if this will work. If I am not able to find out I will just have to do some trial and error with them.

Brian

LT2 came before LT98 so LT98 should have no problem with R12/LT2 dxf files.

[b-irvin]

John,

Thanks. I will talk to them and see if I can make it work. Thanks a ton for your input.

Brian