NewbieTo cad 2007, I have been running 2000 Pro for too long and now have Autocad 2007--nice graphic nice tool bars but im abit lost.Ive tryed to open up a old 2000 version dwg. and cant seem to get it to work.1st. thing is it highlites the drawing as a object?? not single lines??2nd. tryed to add new dimension and will not scale down?? new dimension remain same hugh size no matter what I do?Will wait for comment on old guy w/ new toyPeace out
windseaker2009-09-07 02:32:58

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NewbieTo cad 2007, I have been running 2000 Pro for too long and now have Autocad 2007--nice graphic nice tool bars but im abit lost.Ive tryed to open up a old 2000 version dwg. and cant seem to get it to work.1st. thing is it highlites the drawing as a object?? not single lines??2nd. tryed to add new dimension and will not scale down?? new dimension remain same hugh size no matter what I do?Will wait for comment on old guy w/ new toyPeace out
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Maybe is a block and you should explode it.

Yes , Your right, Older versions are imported into the newer program as a block. I have dove back into the pool of uncertainty and tried to swim in the new environment---Im doggy paddling pretty good now. I appreacate your help, Kind Sir.   

yes,older versions are imported into the newer program as a block,just explode it.