Does TranslateCAD handle DWG files?

No, TranslateCAD® handles only DXF files. You would need to use your AutoCAD® software to convert your drawings using the File->Save As... menu. Alternatively, there are a number of shareware or freeware tools that perform this task. Although we don't sponsor any of them, we have successfully tried AnyCAD, which allows you to freely convert individual drawings without apparent restriction (batch mode is not supported in the unregistered version). 

How can I see Unicode characters in AutoCAD?

You would need to install the respective True Type Font in your PC and in the Client's PC in order to properly view/print in Unicode-based languages. For instance, for Chinese language, you need to download and install SimSun font. You may download the Support Package for foreign languages directly from Microsoft.

Can I translate Unicode characters within DTEXT object?

Not directly with TranslateCAD. Due to the nature of the (outdated) DTEXT object, it is not possible to use Unicode fonts, if your source drawing has DTEXT objects, you may need to convert them to MTEXT using AutoCAD. 

This is a workaround to solve the problem:

1. Download this AutoLisp script file in your hard drive and Uncompress (unZip) the file.

2. Open your drawing in AutoCAD and save with a different name.

3. Select menu Tools-AutoLisp-Load application and select the file t2m.lsp and click on "Load" button

4. Type the command T2M in AutoCAD

5. Select all the text you want to convert

6. Save your drawing with MTEXT as DXF

7. Translate it with TranslateCAD


Many thanks to Terry Drewes, Author of T2M script.
(File Found at Autodesk forums)

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