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Convert DWG to TCX

File Extension	DWG
Full Name	AutoCAD Drawing Format

The file type .dwg refers to AutoCAD Drawing Database file types. These file store all the data created by the AutoCad software in a database format. Mostly these database files contain digital data of the 2D and 3D images rendered in the AutoCAD software. There have been incremental improvements in the file format over the years from AutoCAD.

File Extension	TCX
Full Name	Garmin Training Center Database XML Format

Files with the .TCX contain fitness data encoded in the XML format and used for exchanging information between Garmin devices. The data can contain information such as the type of the undertaken sport, the measured times, the travelled distance, the burnt calories, and the intensity of the training.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DWG") to another (referred to as "TCX"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, DWG file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format DWG to format TCX becomes essential.

So, how can we perform DWG to TCX file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format DWG and transforming it into format TCX. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of DWG to TCX converters.

Conversion from DWG to TCX

DWG to TCX

TurboCAD

How to convert the DWG file to TCX?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of DWG to TCX. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the DWG file:

Please indicate on your computer the source file DWG, the format of which you are going to change
Load the DWG file to the application
Select the output format of the TCX file (the one that we want to achieve)
Select the location to save the output file TCX on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
Confirm conversion
Wait for a moment
Enjoy the converted TCX file that can be found in the location selected in step 4

Other conversions
from the DWG format:

Other conversions
to the TCX format:

I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.