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Convert PLY to DWG

Can you convert PLY to DWG?
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Is it possible to convert PLY to DWG?
No - not a direct conversion.

DWG is AutoCAD's 2D/3D drawing format; a raw scan mesh/point cloud doesn't map to it directly. Import the cloud into Autodesk ReCap/Civil 3D for survey workflows instead of 'converting' the file.

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Also to DWG: DXF · DFX · CATDRAWING

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Converting PLY to DWG

A .PLY file and a .DWG file hold different kinds of data, so there is no direct way to turn one into the other. The programs listed below can open .PLY files and may be able to export the content to a format closer to .DWG. One of them is AutoCAD: AutoCAD is a professional program for designing and modelling in 2 and 3D technology. It is often used in architecture, mechanics, electronic industries, and….

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