How to Convert an AutoCAD Schematic into a HyDraw CAD Schematic

How to Convert an AutoCAD Schematic into a HyDraw CAD Schematic

If you have a schematic created in AutoCAD or any other DWG-based CAD application and want to make it compatible with the HyDraw CAD program, there are two methods to convert it into a HyDraw schematic:


Method 1—Replace Symbols Manually:
  1. Find similar symbols in your HyDraw library and replace the existing AutoCAD symbols.
  2. After replacing symbols, reinsert the connections using HyDraw tools.
  3. You can then use HyDraw CAD commands on the schematic as per the requirement.

Method 2 – Convert AutoCAD symbols and connection lines to HyDraw:

If the required symbols are not available in the HyDraw library, or if you prefer to use the existing symbols from the AutoCAD schematic, you can follow the steps below to convert them into HyDraw-compatible symbols:

  1. If the symbol is a block reference object, explode the AutoCAD symbol and remove the port names.

  2. Go to the System tab → Convert group → Run Convert to HyDraw command.
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  3. In the Convert to HyDraw dialog box:
    • Select the appropriate component type from the list.
    • Enter the Item ID.
    • Click the Select Object button.
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  4. Select the symbol geometry and specify the insertion point, then click Convert.

  5. Once converted, the symbol will display its properties in the HyDraw Property Manager. You can now enter the relevant details.
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  6. Next, go to the Circuit tab and use the Symbol Port command to add ports to the converted symbol.
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  7. Alternatively, you can also add or edit ports by editing the symbol directly.

  8. Using the Convert to HyDraw command, you can also convert the connections line.

Once you convert the AutoCAD symbols and connection lines into HyDraw CAD format, you’ll be able to use all available HyDraw commands for design and validation. Additionally, you can create your own custom symbol library by adding the converted symbols to your library.






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