Scott What version of AutoCAD was used to produce the files. AutoCAD has changed its formats more than once and Universal Translator cannot convert the latest versions.
As a test you may want to ask the person supplying the AutoCAD files to save the file as an earlier version. Hope this helps Steve -----Original Message----- From: Lewis,Scott [Dartmouth] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: April 21, 2005 9:42 AM To: [email protected] Subject: MI-L AutoCAD files to tab Hello, This may be a very basic question, but what is the best procedure for taking AutoCAD files and turning them into useable MapInfo tab files? I have tried using Universal translator a few times (dxf to tab) and there have been output errors and no tab files have been created. Is this due to problems reading AutoCAD text and symbols; or am I missing something? We receive a large number of drawings from consultants using AutoCAD and I would like to be able to quickly make these drawings useable in MapInfo without manually plotting points, wharf outlines etc. Would it help if the files are exported without symbols, text etc. (only points, lines, areas)? Thanks for any insights, Scott --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 16171
