Dwg comes in as reference, non editable

[Bunbun]

Anyone have this problem? I'm importing a dwg which is non editable and seems to be coming in as a reference. ( shown on OIP)

I tried to get the owner to bind any references to the drawing and resend but it's still coming in as a reference. Clueless what to do now. 

Any ideas?

 

Thanks:)

[markdd]

You need to make sure that when you import it you have this check box deselected

 

What you can easily do now is delete the reference and follow the dialogue box and allow the objects to be retained in the drawing (like the one below)

 

I hope that solves the problem

[Bunbun]

HI Mark

 

Thanks so much - this has solved the problem! Seems obvious when you know where to look!

Thanks for replying so quickly too.

[rowbear97]

Matt,

Shameless self-promotion here! Check out my tutorial here to get tips and tricks on importing and referencing DWG files. Additionally an updated version for VW 2018 will be coming out soon.