autocad 2007DWG - inventor 2010

Hi guys I'm having a problem opening a dwg file in inventor. I am using autocad 2007 and want to open that dwg in inventor 2010. When I try to open it, it says " it is already opened or being used" (in so many words) and it won't let me open it?

Will appreciate reply

Cheers,

Is it already open in AutoCAD?

Can you attach the dwg here?

It isn't open in autocad , it doesn't say attach drawing just open

Cheers.

Once again, can you zip and attach the file here so that othes can try?

how do I attach it in here?

how do I attach it in here?

In Windows Explorer find the filename. Right click on the filename and select Send to Compressed (zipped) Folder.

Start a reply to this thread and click on the Paper Clip Icon to find the file *.zip file to attach. I think you might need 10 posts here first. If so simply ask a few more questions first.

ok thanks for the help.

In Inventor 2010 can you create a drawing from assembly? or does it have to be from a part file?

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Yes, you can create a drawing from an assembly. If you set your current Project to Tutorials or Samples you should see several examples.

Ok thanks for your help

In inventor 2010 I am mainly wanting to design steel fabrications. Is there an option where I can load or insert a piece of material i.e an I-beam and will it work out the weight of the fabrication for me?

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how many posts do I need before I can load up a drawing on this forum?

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In inventor 2010 I am mainly wanting to design steel fabrications. Is there an option where I can load or insert a piece of material i.e an I-beam and will it work out the weight of the fabrication for me?

 

Thanks

Yes, right click on the top node of the browser and select iProperties for weight. You can get standard shapes like I-beams from Content Center or Frame Generator.