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Question I cannot open your DWG files in my version of AutoCAD. How can I see the AutoCAD version a DWG file is saved in? Do you have any sources for conversion software?
Answer Yes. Open the DWG file with Windows Notepad There will be an entry "ACxxx" at the beginning of the file.
    ACxxxx = Autocad file format
  • AC1021 = 2007
  • AC1018 = 2004/2005/2006
  • AC1015 = 2000/2000i/2002
  • AC1500 = Release T
  • AC1014 = R14
  • AC1013 = Early R14
  • AC1012 = R13
  • AC1011 = Late R13
  • AC1010 = Early R13
  • AC1009 = R12

AutoDesk has a free utility program available on the internet if you need to convert AutoCad files versions/formats.
'DWG TrueView Download'
NOTE!
We have not extensively tested this software and they are not affiliated with AutomationDirect.

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This item was last updated on 06-27-2012
Document ID: 1217

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