# Why I can't find a dwg format when I'm importing in sketchup 8 **URL:** \ **Category:** SketchUp\ **Created:** [March 19, 2015, 11:29pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/why-i-cant-find-a-dwg-format-when-im-importing-in-sketchup-8/8830 "2015-03-19T23:29:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rosha\_nadya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ecc23a/32.png) [@rosha\_nadya](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/rosha_nadya)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2015, 11:29pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/why-i-cant-find-a-dwg-format-when-im-importing-in-sketchup-8/8830/1 "2015-03-19T23:29:37Z")
Hi to all, I had a problem, when I’ve tried to import or open an AutoCAD file in Sketchup 8. I’ve tried everything-reinstalling the program, saved the dwg on version 2004, AUDIT in CAD, the CAD file is 1 MB, saved in dxf file,explode the blocks, remove all hatches, of course saved on new file…and maybe I miss some step. Just Sketchup doesn’t give the chance to add .dwg (see screenshot). I will be very grateful, if anybody could give me a suggestion! Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![rosha\_nadya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ecc23a/32.png) [@rosha\_nadya](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/rosha_nadya)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2015, 11:34pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/why-i-cant-find-a-dwg-format-when-im-importing-in-sketchup-8/8830/2 "2015-03-19T23:34:41Z")
And I’ve tried to open a file that I’ve already worked on in the past, but no chance again. The message that appear is - this doesn’t a Sketchup model. I’m sure my problem is pretty simple 😓 ---
**Author:** ![Box](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/box/32/235164_2.png) [@Box](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Box)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2015, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/why-i-cant-find-a-dwg-format-when-im-importing-in-sketchup-8/8830/3 "2015-03-20T00:08:19Z")
Do you have SU 8 Pro? .dwg import is a Pro only feature. ---
**Author:** ![rosha\_nadya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ecc23a/32.png) [@rosha\_nadya](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/rosha_nadya)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2015, 1:04am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/why-i-cant-find-a-dwg-format-when-im-importing-in-sketchup-8/8830/4 "2015-03-20T01:04:07Z")
Yes, it is Pro. I had .dwg format before. But somehow it disappear from the list. ---
**Author:** ![rosha\_nadya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ecc23a/32.png) [@rosha\_nadya](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/rosha_nadya)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2015, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/why-i-cant-find-a-dwg-format-when-im-importing-in-sketchup-8/8830/5 "2015-03-20T12:59:52Z")
I was sure that it is simple solution - my Sketchup was expired. Thank you for your help Box! ---
**Author:** ![SketchUpTeam](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/sketchupteam/32/134077_2.png) [@SketchUpTeam](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/SketchUpTeam)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2015, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/why-i-cant-find-a-dwg-format-when-im-importing-in-sketchup-8/8830/6 "2015-03-20T15:57:09Z")
@rosha_nadya, I wanted to point out and encourage you to upgrade your SketchUp License, since you are using SketchUp 8. We have had many great updates since then! I would suggest [upgrading to SketchUp Pro](http://www.sketchup.com/upgrade) - it is MUCH cheaper because you had SketchUp 8: $95 for upgrade and $50 reinstatement fee because it lapsed more than 30 days, so you can **get SketchUp Pro 2015 for: $145.** This is a much more affordable option than just purchasing SketchUp Pro for $590. Thanks, AlexB ---
**Author:** ![DanRathbun](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/danrathbun/32/500_2.png) [@DanRathbun](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/DanRathbun)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2015, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/why-i-cant-find-a-dwg-format-when-im-importing-in-sketchup-8/8830/7 "2015-03-20T16:33:20Z")
> [@rosha\_nadya](#): > > I was sure that it is simple solution - my Sketchup was expired. This indicates the OP had a trial edition installed, which has reverted to Free mode.