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dwf to dwg convert

dwf to dwg convert

dwf to dwg convert

(OP)
Can anyone offer a decent way to convert DWF files to DWG files.  I have a large project where we can't get DWG backgrounds, only DWF files.  Since these were obviously created with AutoCAD, I am hoping there is an easy conversion tool.

Thanks!

RE: dwf to dwg convert

That is kind of the point of the dwf file now isn't it.

Although I have never worked with them, I do believe that you overlay them into your drawings.

I would think the only tool out there would be a crack and not sponsered by autodesk.

Zuccus

RE: dwf to dwg convert

(OP)
I have found various freeware and shareware programs online to use.  I was hoping some one would know of something that would be appropriate.  I don't do much work in AutoCAD.  My work is done in AutoSprink, which is a 3d fire sprinkler program.  But, AutoSprink will import DWG files.  The problem is that I need to convert the DWFs to DWG before I can import to my program.  I know that ACAD 2008 will allow you to reference the file, but if I can't bind it, it doesn't help.  So, I am running out of ideas.

Thanks for your help and suggestions.

RE: dwf to dwg convert

TurboCad will read about anything and output about anything you can think of...

Try the online free version or pick up an older version on e-bay for cheap.

www.turbocad.com

RE: dwf to dwg convert

I have just had an experience with a similar issue.  I use AutoCAD Civil 3D and received a DWF to insert.  All of the converters that I have found will convert the DWF to a DWG with a catch.  The DWF becomes an image in the DWG file that is created.  I don't know if that is of any assistance, but there is no dircet conversion of a DWF to a vectorized DWG.

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