DWG file into SW 2004

[jimmib]

I am trying to open a drawing that was created in Acad 2006 in SW 2004. I get a warning that files created in version 12 or older are not compatible. Then a box comes up telling me that this is an invalid or incomplete file and SW will not open it. The file is saved as Acad 2004. I also tried with a DXF file and same happens. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks, Jim

[shift1313]

does SW04 have a dwg translator? ive only dealt with 08 and 09 and they have a dwg editor/translator. Is the file something you could upload or send me and ill see if i can open it in 09 tomorrow if you like.

[jimmib]

shift1313,
Yes SW 2004 does have a translator. I searched in the help files and I had to change the dwg format to Acad 2000 for it to open in SW. Seems odd, but it worked.
Thanks for your help.

[shift1313]

in SW 08 and 09 it will bring a new file in so it must have just been a conflict. Good to know and glad you worked it out.