A .dsg
file is a snapshot of the drawing database.
The snapshot is a table with drawing exchange group codes for columns.
The DSG document is available for you to view the drawing database. When you are done viewing, you can exit the app without saving.
Unless you are experienced with group codes and values, editing the snapshot is not recommended. See DX Editor for more about editing.
The DWG file name and other document setting are set in the Drawing Link.
Drawing Sync Grid documents (DSG files) store a snapshot of data read from a drawing.
Create a snapshot of your current drawing in AutoCAD.
Create a snapshot from History.
From History a
.dxg
extension is used to indicate a cache file that will be deleted over time. DSG and DXG files are the same format.
This procedure creates a temporary drawing from the snapshot and opens it in the viewer (AutoCAD or DWG TrueView).
.dxf
This procedure opens your snapshot into AutoCAD without modifying the linked .dwg
.
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