Sending a DWG alone can leave a colleague without the references needed to see the project correctly. For a handover from AutoCAD, treat the drawing and its dependencies as one deliverable.
Define what the recipient needs
Ask which application and file version will be used, whether editable drawings are required and which sheets are in scope. Agree the issue date and revision so the package is clearly distinguishable from earlier exchanges.
Autodesk describes eTransmit as a way to package drawings with associated files such as external references, images and fonts. Its transmittal setup controls the package being created. Review those settings instead of assuming a previous project’s configuration is suitable.
Build and inspect the package
- Save the intended drawing revision.
- Review external references and resolve unexpected missing dependencies.
- Create the transmittal set using suitable settings for the recipient.
- Check the included file list and remove unrelated working material.
- Open a copy of the package from a separate location and inspect representative sheets.
Include a short handover note
State the drawing revision, intended units, target application version and any known limitations. Identify the main file to open. A concise note can prevent a recipient from opening an old drawing that happens to be included elsewhere in the folder.
Check permission before redistributing fonts or third-party assets. A packaging feature gathers files; it does not grant rights to share them. If something cannot be redistributed, agree an appropriate alternative with the recipient.
Finally, retain the issued package as a record. Reconstructing it later from a changing working folder can produce a different set of files from the one originally sent.
Publisher reference: Autodesk: creating transmittal and archive sets.
Review the offered platform and licence period on the AutoCAD listing before arranging a shared workflow.