Copy Paste DWG to older 3ds Max

Hi,

This is quick tutorial: how to install Auto Cad scripts to be able to copy from newer Auto Cad to older 3ds Max. (eg. Auto Cad 2018 -> 3ds Max 2016 or older)

It happens when using Copy Paste DWG script - you may get this error message (see below) - It means: version of dwg temp file is too new to open with current 3ds max.

I did some research and here is my quick solution - I created small Auto Cad script to save temp file as older version.

To install it please follow this manual:

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First lets check if "acaddoc.lsp" file already exists.

Please type in autocad: (findfile "acaddoc.lsp")

1.

if returns ‘nil‘ than all is ok and you can copy those 2 LSP files to:

C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2018\Support\en-us (or other Auto Cad version)

2.

if return full path to "acaddoc.lsp" eg. "C:\\ProgramFiles\\Autodesk\\......"

- nawidate in windows explorer to shown folder "C:\\ProgramFiles\\Autodesk\\......"

- copy there only: Pixamoon-CopyToV2013.lsp (or other version)

- follow instruction from image

- top Menu -> Tools -> Local Applications -> press Conntents -> press Add

- choose C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2018\Support\en-us and add Pixamoon-CopyToV2013.lsp (or other version)

Here installation is done

Restart Auto Cad

Now you can use command "PXMCOPY" instead of Ctrl+C (or just type "px" - rest will be added automaticaly)

Note:

To paste to 3d Max please use Copy Paste DWG in verison 1.24.02 or newer

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Download links:

Save to 2013 - max 2013-2017

Save to 2010 - max 2010-2012

Save to 2007 - max 8 - 2009

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You can also replace standard Ctrl+C (COPYCLIP) to new PXMCOPY macro

Go to top menu and pick Tool -> Customize -> Interface...

in Customizations in All Files filed:

-> navigate to Menu -> Edit -> Copy -> select Copy element

in Properties filed navigate to macro

-> replace ^C^C_copyclip to ^C^C_pxmcopy

Note:

If you replace old Ctr+C to new PXMCOPY macro you will not be able to copy between AutoCad instances. If you still need to copy / paste to drawing to other AutoCad is better to just type PXMCOPY and keep old COPYCLIP as Ctrl+C shortcut.

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I‘ll will try to create easier installation method later, but for now please try this tutorial.

Let me know if works with your configuration

Best,

Pixamoon