

An incompatible file version or format.If you receive a Teigha error when attempting to import a DWG/DXF file, it's possible that one of the following is the cause: If you attempt to import hatch entities and you receive an error message, please disable the "Import Hatch Entities" checkbox during the import process.Ī list of entities that are supported in your version of Chief Architect can be found in the Importing & Exporting chapter of your program's Reference Manual.

However, you can still attempt to import hatch entities as solid-filled polylines. Native AutoCAD hatch entities aren't supported with Chief Architect products.

DWG/DXF files that reference other files or external data are not supported.ĪCIS Solids and other entities and formats generated by AutoCAD extensions are not imported. If a DWG/DXF is referencing other files or external data, the file may fail to import and may produce a Teigha error message. In Home Designer Pro and Architectural, entities that are drawn in Paper Space are not recognized.Įxternal References (xrefs) and Externally Referenced Data.Entities drawn on subsequent pages of Paper Space are not recognized. In Chief Architect Premier and Interiors, items on the first page of Paper Space are imported as a CAD block and will be listed in the CAD Block Management dialog, which can be accessed by navigating to CAD> CAD Block Management.Only items in AutoCAD's Model Space are imported into the current view in Chief Architect and Home Designer.You can find out what AutoCAD versions your version of Chief Architect or Home Designer can import by referring to the information provided in the Chief Architect/Home Designer Help. Chief Architect X11 and Home Designer 2020 can import files compatible with AutoCAD 2017 and prior.Chief Architect X12 and Home Designer 2021 can import files compatible with AutoCAD 2020 and prior.Chief Architect X13 and Home Designer 2022 can import files compatible with AutoCAD 2021 and prior.Chief Architect X14 and Home Designer 2023 can import files compatible with AutoCAD 2022 and prior.Chief Architect X15 and Home Designer 2024 can import files compatible with AutoCAD 2023 and prior.

There are a number of reasons why a DWG or DXF file may not import as expected, such as version compatibility issues, content that is located in model space vs paper space, external referenced files, and more.Ĭonfirm that your version of Chief Architect or Home Designer can import files from the version of AutoCAD used to create the DWG/DXF file you want to import. I am trying to import an AutoCAD file, such as a DWG file, but when I do, there is missing information. The information in this article applies to:
