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Purpose: Speed up the DWG by converting or removing 3D elements to produce a 2D plan

Note: Optimization, purge, cleaning of the DWG
Processing mode: DWG files are processed one by one (not all at once).

This tool aims to produce a lightweight, usable 2D version from a DWG containing 3D elements.
It opens the file, attempts to convert 3D objects into 2D geometry,
removes unnecessary objects, purges the drawing, and then saves a new file.
⚠ Warning: this process may explode objects, remove 3D, and delete non-visible elements.
A final visual check is mandatory.

  1. Important Warning

    This process deletes non-visible elements, explodes some objects, and removes 3D geometry
    (to flatten the drawing into 2D).

    At the end, you MUST visually check the generated file and compare it
    with the original drawing.

    Warning before 3D to 2D conversion
    Destructive process: always validate the final plan.
  2. Opening the DWG

    The software opens the DWG to be converted/optimized.

    Opening the DWG before 3D to 2D conversion
    Loading the source file.
  3. 3D to 2D Conversion

    3D objects are converted into 2D entities when possible.
    Unnecessary or excessively heavy 3D elements are deleted.
    The goal is to obtain a standard 2D DWG (lighter, faster to display and edit).

    Automatic conversion of 3D objects into 2D geometry
    Reducing 3D content to keep only essential 2D geometry.
  4. File Purge

    The DWG is purged: unused blocks, styles, layers, and definitions are removed.
    This reduces file size and improves display performance.

    Purge of unused resources after 3D to 2D conversion
    Deep cleanup to lighten the final DWG.
  5. Saving to a New DWG

    The optimized result is saved under a NEW file name,
    so the original is preserved.

    Saving the generated 2D plan into a new DWG file
    The clean 2D output is saved separately for safety.
  6. Final Check

    The generated DWG is reopened automatically.
    You must compare it with the original to ensure that no essential geometry, symbols,
    or annotations were lost.

    Final visual inspection after 2D conversion
    Mandatory visual validation before sending to the client.

Download the software for free

Indeed, the PLUGINS-CAD software includes this tool for free.