convert drafix .cad

hi all
i got a really big problem that needs a solution.
in the far 1993 i drawed something with drafix windows cad and (shame on me) saved it in the *.cad-format.

is maybe anybody from you able to convert this files into a normal format like *.dxf?
would be very kind if there is a workaround for this

regards
renato // cologne

 

If you still have drafix, it should be able to make a DXF you can use.

AutoSketch and QuickCAD can read Drafix version 4 files and convert to
DWG or DXF.

1993 sounds like it might be Drafix 3.x. Not sure if that will open in
AutoSketch.

Post a small file and I can check it out.

 

I have a copy of Drafix CAD 4.11 installed which *should* open 3.x files,
I'll be happy to help..

 

Renato,
Using Autosketch 6 you can still open CAD format drawings.
If you have problems email me the drawing and I will convert it for you.
Regards
Paul (Western Australia)

me) saved it in the *.cad-format.

 

Hi Mr. Rafuse and Mr. Higginbottom

I'm really sorry i didn't see further your messages.
I am very pleased to hear that you will try to help me.

To put it bluntly it's a matter of the architect's plan from my fathers house in Sardinia/It.

It would assist us greatly!

Maybe you can send me an e-mail so i got your address and i can send the files.

best regards
Renato

renato(_at_)buero10.de

 

Email is in previous posts.

 

In the late 1980's I used DrafixCAD (DOS) and created a number of .DWG files (gosh, I wish I had saved them in .DFX format). In the early '90, I changed jobs and have not done CAD since. I now need some of the files that I created then, but AutoCAD 2000i will not open these files. I have tried to reinstall my old version of Drafix, but I cannot get it working properly. Can anyone tell me how I might be able to convert these old files. Many thanks.

-Delbert Hall

 

Hello

I have never used the Drafix DOS CAD files, but have you tried AutoSketch to
open these files?
Also I don't mind if you send me a file as I have old versions of Drafix
that I may be able to do something with, and then let you know if there is a
better answer.


Paul J

files (gosh, I wish I had saved them in .DFX format). In the early '90, I
changed jobs and have not done CAD since. I now need some of the files that
I created then, but AutoCAD 2000i will not open these files. I have tried
to reinstall my old version of Drafix, but I cannot get it working properly.
Can anyone tell me how I might be able to convert these old files. Many
thanks.

 

AutoCAD 2000i was considered to be a lemon.....this may not be helping your
cause.

It sounds like you need some old clapped out machine (286/386) that is more
DOS friendly and installing DOS & Drafix on it (I have had a look through my
old remaining floppies and unfortunately can't help you with the DOS
program).

Paul has offered some assistance. As I also like a challenge....here's a
long shot.

It appears the problem stems from the old .dwg format (release 9 or
10...???). I have a Generic CADD conversion utility that will handle
AutoCAD R10 files. Perhaps they could be put through the ringer in this way.

Feel free to send me a file and I too will have look.

Ric Norris.
http://users.bigpond.net.au/cavedrawings

 

The Softdesk version of Drafix Cad for Windows v4.0 will open your Drafix
Ultra dwg files (these are not AutoCad format) and then save them as
something else, DrafixCAD, AutoCAD, etc.

I'm sure Paul will have this program available, but if he doesn't let me
know and I'll convert them for you.

BTW, Cad Ultra used to include a command line utility to batch convert dwg
files to dxf. Haven't you got a copy on the installation disks?

 

Hey there, I know what ya mean, some programs we don't let go of !! send me a small file and I will see if I can crack it for you

 

Paul, Ric, and Barry,

Thanks. I zipped one of my .DWG files (9KB) and tried to attach it to this message, but I kept getting an error. So, I created an FTP account so you could download as many files as you wanted to try and convert. You can do this with any FTP client.

The IP is: 151.141.64.44
User ID is: drafix
Passaword is: autocad

Any files that you convert can be uploaded to the "Converted files" sub-directory.

Thanks.

-Delbert

 

Try out Fig10_Convert.dwg I can load in AutoCad 2002 no problem. If its OK
for you I'll do the rest.

 

Barry,

YOU DA MAN!!!! That worked great. Many, many thanks.

-Delbert

 

Barry

I have the same problem with some old Drafix .dwg files and do not have an old copy of Drafix. Can I ask how did you convert them to something useful today?

Thanks RP

 

Hello Barry, I need a copy of Drafix CAD 4.1. I do have a bunch of files that is saved in Ultra File format which need to be converted into an editable format. Please help me with this.

 

Hi guys I received a project of a building that I have to finish with several drawings done in 2007-2009 in drafix with .cad extension
There are about fifty drawings.
Is anyone available to help me? I'm also available for a small amount of money.
I thank you in advance