How to import DWG files into Fusion 360

How to import DWG files into Fusion 360

Issue:

You would like to import and open both 2D and 3D DWG format files in Fusion 360.

Causes:

Importing DWG files can cause some confusion, as the files must undergo the cloud translation process and can either contain 2D or 3D information.

Solution:

Both 2D and 3D DWG files are uploaded the Fusion 360 through the Data Panel. This pushes them through the Cloud Translation Process and will allow them to be opened and edited in Fusion 360.

To upload a DWG file (either 2D or 3D) into Fusion 360;


1. Hit the Upload button in the Fusion 360 Data Panel.

2. Browse Window's explorer for the DWG file/s that you would like upload into Fusion 360 and bring them into the Upload dialogue box. With two ways to do this one by either dragging them over or 2 hitting the "Open" button in the file explorer window.

* The files will then be shown in in the Upload dialogue box. Hit the "Upload" button to upload them to your Fusion 360 Data Panel.



3. The DWG designs are now uploaded to Fusion 360 and will be shown in your Data Panel. You can open the designs by double clicking them or right clicking them and selecting "Open."

*After uploading the DWG files, you may notice some differences in the files opened in Fusion 360. DWG files containing any 3D geometry will open as a collection of bodies and solid features - no sketches will be included in the imported 3D DWG design:

*2D DWG files, however, only include two-dimensional geometry. These files will open in Fusion 360 with no solid geometry but a collection of two dimensional sketches which can be edited in Fusion 360: