"CAD drawing conversion functionality not included in this edition of Visio 2000" error message when you save a Visio 2000 drawing in a different format

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SYMPTOMS

When you try to save a Visio drawing as an AutoCAD Drawing (.dwg), AutoCAD Interchange (.dxf), or Bentley MicroStation Drawing (.dgn), you may receive the following error message:

CAD drawing conversion functionality not included in this edition of Visio 2000

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All of the Visio 2000 Editions can import .dwg, .dxf, and .dgn files; however, only Technical Edition and Enterprise Edition can convert these files to Visio drawings on import, or convert individual layers at any time.

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RESOLUTION

To be able to export drawings to AutoCAD and Bentley MicroStation compatible file format, you must upgrade to Visio Technical or Enterprise editions.

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MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the CAD conversion capabilities in Visio 2000, please visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/office/visio/evaluation/indepth/compare.htm (http://www.microsoft.com/office/visio/evaluation/indepth/compare.htm)

Or, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

277782 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/277782/EN-US/ ) Visio2000: Visio Edition Comparison: Standard, Technical, Professional, and Enterprise

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APPLIES TO

Microsoft Visio 2000 Professional Edition
Microsoft Visio 2000 Standard Edition

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