AutoCAD is a powerful software used by architects, engineers, and designers to create precise and detailed drawings. One essential feature that AutoCAD offers is the ability to pack and go, which allows users to easily share their files with others or move them to a different location. In this tutorial, we will explore how to pack and go in AutoCAD, step by step.
Step 1: Open the Drawing
To begin, open the drawing that you want to pack and go in AutoCAD. You can do this by clicking on the “Open” icon in the toolbar or by selecting “Open” from the “File” menu. Once the drawing is open, ensure that you have saved any recent changes.
Step 2: Access the Pack and Go Feature
Next, navigate to the “Application” menu at the top left corner of the AutoCAD interface. Click on it to reveal a dropdown menu and select “Save As”.
Within the “Save As” dialog box, you will find an option called “Pack and Go”. This feature allows you to save your drawing along with any related files such as referenced drawings or linked images.
Step 3: Configure Pack and Go Settings
After selecting “Pack and Go”, a new dialog box will appear with several configuration options. Here, you can specify what files should be included in your packed folder.
- Main Drawing File: By default, this option is selected, ensuring that your current drawing file will be included in the packed folder.
- Xrefs: If your drawing references external files (Xrefs), such as other drawings or images, you can choose whether to include them in the packed folder.
- Raster Images: If your drawing contains any linked raster images, you can choose to include them in the packed folder as well.
- Fonts: If your drawing uses custom fonts that are not available on other computers, selecting this option will include those fonts in the packed folder.
Step 4: Specify a Destination Folder
Once you have configured the options as per your requirements, it’s time to specify a destination folder for your packed files. Click on the “Browse” button next to the “Destination Folder” field to select a location on your computer where you want to save the packed folder.
Step 5: Pack and Go!
With all the settings in place, click on the “OK” button to start packing and saving your files. AutoCAD will create a new folder at the specified destination containing all the files that you selected in Step 3.
Note:
If AutoCAD encounters any issues or errors during the pack and go process, it will display a notification with details about what went wrong. In such cases, review the error message carefully and make any necessary adjustments before attempting to pack and go again.
That’s it! You have successfully packed and saved your AutoCAD drawing along with its related files using the pack and go feature. Now you can easily share or move these files without worrying about missing references or linked images.
This feature is especially useful when collaborating with others or when transferring projects between different computers. So next time you need to share an AutoCAD drawing, remember to use the pack and go feature for a hassle-free experience!