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creativesurfacesamanda
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April 30, 2013
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Why can't I open DWG files in Adobe Illustrator CS6?

  • April 30, 2013
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Why can't I open DWG files in Adobe Illustrator CS6?  I recently upgraded to Mac OS X Mountain Lion & got a new Mac Pro.  Then I signed up for the Creative Cloud.  Now I cannot open any DWG files in Illustrator.  Why?

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    Monika Gause
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    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
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    April 30, 2013

    What version are the files?

    Does Illustrator display a warning?

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    creativesurfacesamandaAuthor
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    April 30, 2013

    I had them save down to AutoCAD 2000 & also save as the Current versions of 2010 & 2013.  No dice.

    Yes, it gives me a warning. See attached screenshot:

    Monika Gause
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    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
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    April 30, 2013

    Illustrator should be able to open the 2000 format, but not the 2010 and 2013

    Can you try 2004/2005/2006 as well?

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