How to load .atc files

[wimal]

I have a tool palet instollation file with images . the file format type is .atc

How can I import tool palet with this file. ( The uploading of this file not allowed by cadtutor system.

[Dana W]

From what I can find, *.atc files are tool palette definition files. AutoCad creates them when a new tool palette is created by the user. The *.atc file is the result, not the cause. One cannot just open or import a random *.atc file.

[wimal]

From what I can find, *.atc files are tool palette definition files. AutoCad creates them when a new tool palette is created by the user. The *.atc file is the result, not the cause. One cannot just open or import a random *.atc file.

 

Thanks you very much.

[steven-g]

If you need to transfer palettes between computers, then you need to export and then import using the palette customisation dialogue box this uses a file with the extension *.xtp as Dana W has pointed out the *.atc files are Autocad system files.

[wimal]

if you need to transfer palettes between computers, then you need to export and then import using the palette customisation dialogue box this uses a file with the extension *.xtp as dana w has pointed out the *.atc files are autocad system files.

 

i got it. Thanks you also.

[SLW210]

Just add the folder location to Options>Files>Tool Palletes File Locations. If not from the same AutoCAD Version, they may not work correctly.

[wimal]

Just add the folder location to Options>Files>Tool Palletes File Locations. If not from the same AutoCAD Version, they may not work correctly.

 

Thanks it is a good idea.

[Adeel]

Hi. I 've got a similar issue to yours. I've got the .atc files and want them into a tool palette that I'm creating in autocad however autocad only palette groups (.xtp) files to be imported and not .atc files. Did you find any solution to this issue?

[GraysonFletcher]

On 16/05/2025 at 00:56, Adeel said:

Hi. I 've got a similar issue to yours. I've got the .atc files and want them into a tool palette that I'm creating in autocad however autocad only palette groups (.xtp) files to be imported and not .atc files. Did you find any solution to this issue?

AutoCAD doesn’t support direct import of .ATC files into tool palettes. Instead, open the original palette containing the .ATC content, then manually drag and drop the tools into your custom palette. Unfortunately, converting .ATC to .XTP isn’t supported, so manual setup is currently the best workaround. 

Edited June 3 by GraysonFletcher