# DWG Convert Dialog Box
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## Function Description:
Changes drawings from one GstarCAD drawing type to another.
Displays a list of drawing files that you want to convert. All files to be
converted are indicated by a check mark next to the file name. Right-click in the
file display area to display a shortcut menu with several options.

**Dialog Box Options:**
## Files tree tab
Displays a list of drawing files selected for
conversion. Includes the drawing name and path, current format and conversion
status. You can add drawing files by clicking the Add button or by dragging a
file. You can sort the order of the drawings by clicking a column heading.
## **Files table tab**
Displays the list of drawing files to be converted in a
table format. By default, all files associated with the drawing (such as related
external references) are listed.
##  Add File button
Opens the Select File dialog box, in which you can
select drawing files to add to the conversion list. This button is available on
both the Files Tree tab and the Files Table tab.
##  New List button
Clears the list of all drawings so you can select a new
list of drawings for conversion. If the list has changed, you are prompted to
save the current list.
##  Open List button
Opens the Open Conversion List dialog box, in which you
can select a batch convert list file and then click Open to open the file.
##  Append List button
Opens the Append Batch Control List dialog box, in which
you can select a batch convert list file to append to an existing list of
drawings in the conversion list.
##  Save List button
Opens the Save Conversion List dialog box, in which you
can select a batch convert list file or enter a new file name.
## Select a conversion setup
Lists previously saved conversion setups. The default
conversion setup is named Standard. Click to select a different conversion
setup, if multiple setups are present. To create a new conversion setup or to
modify an existing one in the list, click Conversion Setups. Right-click to
display a shortcut menu with several options.
## Setup description
If a conversion setup has been given a description when
it was created or when modified, the description will appear in the Setup
Description field. Click the Conversion Setups button to access the Conversion
Setup dialog box.

## Preview
Displays a thumbnail image of a drawing that is
currently shown in the list of drawings to convert.