"CAD drawing conversion functionality not included in this edition of Visio 2000" error message when you save a Visio 2000 drawing in a different format (275329)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visio 2000 Professional Edition
  • Microsoft Visio 2000 Standard Edition
This article was previously published under Q275329

SYMPTOMS

When you try to save a Visio drawing as an AutoCAD Drawing (.dwg), AutoCAD Interchange (.dxf), or Bentley MicroStation Drawing (.dgn), you may receive the following error message:
CAD drawing conversion functionality not included in this edition of Visio 2000

CAUSE

All of the Visio 2000 Editions can import .dwg, .dxf, and .dgn files; however, only Technical Edition and Enterprise Edition can convert these files to Visio drawings on import, or convert individual layers at any time.

RESOLUTION

To be able to export drawings to AutoCAD and Bentley MicroStation compatible file format, you must upgrade to Visio Technical or Enterprise editions.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the CAD conversion capabilities in Visio 2000, please visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/office/visio/evaluation/indepth/compare.htm

Or, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

277782 Visio2000: Visio Edition Comparison: Standard, Technical, Professional, and Enterprise

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:11/11/2004
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