I've never used MI V 5.5 before, so this suggestion maynot work but If you have access to autocad, you can try saving your files as a DXF format and then try importing them through map info. Also you can download a trial version of the FME translator. Theres are several other free applications besides FME that can convert from Dwg to Tab.
Try http://software.geocomm.com/ for a list of conversion tools. Cheers Upinder -----Original Message----- From: Lawrence Turner [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, 14 November 2003 2:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MI-L Importing .dwgs Norm, Application versioning is critical when translation (importing) data. If you have an option with the suppliers of the data, I would say first request that the DWG files are supplied in AutoCad version 12 format to suite your MapInfo version 5.5 Alternatively, get the latest version of MapInfo Pro - 7.5 - an upgrade. Alternatively purchase FME from Safe Software to perform the translations for you into the MapInfo pro TAB format. The Universal Translator with MapInfo Pro is developed by another company called Safe Software. It is basically a cut down version of its application known FME. Unfortunately it is not an upgrade of Universal Translator. If the suppliers of the data cannot give it to you in a compatible DWG version then maybe they could even translate it to MapInfo Pro TAB format or you even request someone else to translate the DWG to MapInfo for you. Maybe even someone on this email list who lives in your part of the world could help? All of these options need to be evaluated within your own business requirements. good luck ========================= Lawrence Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: (+61 7) 340 36898 Fax: (+61 7) 340 35103 GIS Services, iDivision Brisbane City Council Floor 20, 69 Ann St BRISBANE, 4000 Queensland, Australia ========================= >>> Norm Shea <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 2003/11/14 13:08:00 PM >>> I am having trouble importing some .dwg files. I am running MIPro 5.5 and Universal Translator 1.6. When I try to import, I get the following error message: >Error opening file 'G:\ACAD-hotellagoon.dwg'. Error is 'Unsupported >file version Program Terminating > >Translation FAILED. >Unable to generate mapping file. Any ideas? Do I need a newer version of Universal Translator. And what is FME by Safe Software? Is that an upgrade? I guess, basically, what do I need to convert this .dwg. I have received files in the past from a landscape design company that I was able to open so I have had some success. These are from a different engineering firm. Do I need to know what version of AutoCAD was used? Thanks, Norm Norm Shea Director, Lakes Management Kiawah Island Community Association 20 Kestrel Court Kiawah Island, SC 29455-5657 843-768-2315 office 843-768-0298 fax 843-708-3608 mobile [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 9148 The following message has been received from the Internet. Please use with caution the message and any attachments This message has passed through an insecure network. All enquiries should be directed to the message author --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 9150
