# How to switch to Rayon?

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You just discovered Rayon, and you wonder **how to switch** from your previous software (AutoCAD, VectorWorks, Rhinoceros, etc) to us? \
Then **this page is for you!**
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### Is switching from AutoCAD to Rayon easy?

**Yes —** Rayon offers full compatibility with the DWG formats and concepts, such that switching to Rayon is **a seamless and lossless process.** Concepts of layers, blocks, styles, XREF, commands, shortcuts etc all translate in Rayon, making the switching cost from AutoCAD painless.

### How does it work?

Here is **a guide to moving your DWGs from AutoCAD to Rayon**, how each concept will translate, and some best practices to follow. In 8 simple steps, you will be able to transfer all your work from one software to the next.

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### The Basics — Import and setup

In this first step, we are walking you through the steps of importing your DWG file, showing you concept translate from AutoCAD to Rayon.

Concepts like layers, blocks, commands, shortcuts are covered in detail. 

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### The editing experience

In this tutorial, we dive into the editing experience. We explain how user accustomed familiar with the AutoCAD editing experience will feel at home in Rayon, and how every important concept (commands, shortcuts, blocks, styling, etc) are expressed in our software.

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### Exporting, setting up templates, preparing standards

In this last step, we look at exporting, and how Rayon can be used to set up your company standards. By the end of you will be able to export high-fildelity DWG files, PDF prints, create your company templates, share curated libraries of blocks and styles with your colleagues, etc.

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### **Ready switch?**

**Ready switch?** Then simply signup today, book a demo with our team, or check our training portal!

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Create an account</td><td><a href="https://www.rayon.design/app/auth/signup">https://www.rayon.design/app/auth/signup</a></td><td><a href="https://2112124689-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FngVHKyaUSSJPTFck3wkz%2Fuploads%2F4U8yIQHgy5opJdpG2oR8%2Fshortcuts.png?alt=media&#x26;token=e8d45905-3678-4ee7-aafc-43e115c477ad">shortcuts.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>Book a demo with our team</td><td><a href="https://b1kzip68v9f.typeform.com/to/Hgr0eQ4k?typeform-source=www.rayon.design#source=switching-page">https://b1kzip68v9f.typeform.com/to/Hgr0eQ4k?typeform-source=www.rayon.design#source=switching-page</a></td><td><a href="https://2112124689-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FngVHKyaUSSJPTFck3wkz%2Fuploads%2F9MxUiHZ1RwsfowdRsMgb%2Fshortcuts-1.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a79c2a33-9c63-4a56-88e5-24d1fc3180fa">shortcuts-1.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>Visit our tutorial portal</td><td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2mYb69TvSpw4sO2nADaUQpYXbzMe_z59">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2mYb69TvSpw4sO2nADaUQpYXbzMe_z59</a></td><td><a href="https://2112124689-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FngVHKyaUSSJPTFck3wkz%2Fuploads%2FtCi610QHRQmXoCLFOZfs%2Fshortcuts%20(6).png?alt=media&#x26;token=e10e3825-6462-434c-8317-dafd2c06c0ca">shortcuts (6).png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### We are always available

Book a demo with our team, [right here](https://b1kzip68v9f.typeform.com/to/Hgr0eQ4k#source=docs).\
To get some support, reach out to us through our **in-app support chat**. \
More about [our support policy right here](https://docs.rayon.design/other-resources/others/support).


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