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Import DWG into Chief Architect: Clean Workflow

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Prepare, import, scale, organize, and verify DWG/DXF references without contaminating a production

Prepare, import, scale, organize, and verify DWG/DXF references without contaminating a production plan.

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Clean the source

Remove unnecessary layouts, duplicate geometry, and irrelevant layers in a copy of the source CAD file when possible.

Confirm units and scale

Measure a known distance immediately after import before tracing or aligning the model.

Map layers deliberately

Organize imported layers so reference geometry can be hidden, locked, or removed without affecting native model objects.

Verification checklist

Preserve a dated backup, test the change on a representative project, change one variable at a time, and verify final drawings, PDFs, renders, or exchange files before using the workflow in production.