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    Save to different DWG version

      Product: MicroStation
      Version: V8 2004, XM, V8i, CONNECT
      Environment: N\A
      Area: DWG
      Subarea: Save

    When saving a file to DWG how can the file be saved to a different version of DWG?

    Background

    When saving a file to DWG it may be desirable to save to a different version (for example a 2004 DWG file) as it may be a requirement of a vendor/supplier to view the file in an older DWG format

    Steps to Accomplish

    1. Go to the menu File > Save As...
    2. In the Save As dialog, change the 'Save as type' drop down to Autodesk(R) DWG Files (*.dwg)
    3. Click on the Options button at the bottom right of dialog
    4. Select the General Tab of the Save As DWG/DXF Options dialog
    5. Expand the Basic heading as shown in Image 1
    6. Beside 'DWG Version', left click on the value shown - see image 2
    7. Select the desired version from the pop up list (e.g. 2004/2005/2006) - see image 3
    8. Click on OK to close Save As DWG/DXF Options
    9. Save the file to DWG

    Image 1 - Basic heading in General tab of DWG options

    Image 2 - Left click on Value field

    Image 3 - Select DWG version

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      Original Author: Conor King
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    • Conor K Created by Conor K
    • When: Fri, Mar 28 2014 12:39 PM
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