Did you try saving the as older format version of AutoCAD?
Screen freeze with Linux
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Clay Davidson
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Yes, I tried several different older versions and formats.
Clay Davidson
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Is there another format I can try?
I assume you mean Intellicad and not AutoCAD? You were previously able to import dwg files created with this same version of Intellicad with the WinCE OS version of J-Field?
I am able to import your dwg file if I convert it to 2010 format using Autodesk DWG Trueview (free).
https://knowledge.autodesk.com/supp...dwg-trueview-to-convert-dwg-file-version.html
Clay Davidson
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I use Carlson Survey 2015 OEM. Itbhas inbeded 2013 Autcad. I can save it to 2010 formate and I still am unable to import. Mathew Sibole was able to import my dwg but I cannot.
Carlson's embedded CAD program is IntelliCAD, not AutoCAD. I suspect the problem is some type of compatibility issue from IntelliCAD. If you use some AutoCAD product like Autodesk DWG Trueview you should be able to convert the file and import it.
Also have you tried saving it in DXF format? I do not have IntelliCAD so I can't check this.
That is all inaccurate. Carlson makes an AutoCAD OEM version. Also I use intellicad routinely and have never experienced a compatibility issue with J-Field.
Look at your layer names. Spaces and other special characters can cause issues. Try to only use alpha numeric characters and underscores.
Clay Davidson
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Shouldn't be a name problem. I do have embedded autcad. I tried dxf format.
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I didn't either until I updated to Linux.
Yes, they have a version that will run on AutoCAD. I use Carson Civil running on AutoCAD. What they call their "built-in" or "embedded" CAD option is Intellicad. At least this is how they advertise it now:
It may just be semantics that we are disagreeing about.
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I'm going to try the converter Matt suggested instead of saving in a older format using Carlson.
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I personally called Carlson and they told me it was embeded auto cad not intellicad.
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So just to beat the dead horse. I don't understand why I can't import a dwg anymore and the only thing I changed was I updated the LS.
I see now they do have Survey OEM that uses the Autodesk 2013 OEM graphics engine. Sorry for the confusion. Knowing exactly what program and version is creating the problematic files is important for reproducing and resolving this issue.
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Teigha libraries are used to import the dwg/dxf. For some unknown reason there seems to be some problem with the current Linux version of it and your dwg files.
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It works if I convert my dwg using dwg trueview to autocad 2010 format. Thanks guys.