DWGgateway
Free plug-in for AutoCAD users to work with DWG data generated by any version of the software.
DWGgateway is a free AutoCAD® download for AutoCAD users who do not want to upgrade to the latest version of AutoCAD, but who wish to continue to exchange DWG files with partners, customers and suppliers that use different versions of the AutoCAD DWG file format. In addition, newer versions of AutoCAD will only allow you to save your files in the more recent DWG file formats. This presents a different set of challenges. If you cannot save DWG files to an earlier version of AutoCAD, then you might also encounter problems with CNC machines or other programs that require as input an older version of the DWG file format.
Read, Write and Edit Any Version of AutoCAD DWG Files
DWGgateway solves these problems by enabling you to open DWG files created by AutoCAD versions R14 through the latest version, and then edit them and save them as any version of AutoCAD, from R2.5 to the latest version. This unique capability helps you maintain file and design-process compatibility, win business and save time - all while avoiding expensive AutoCAD upgrade costs or annual subscription fees.
Create industry standard PDF documents from within AutoCAD
DWGgateway enables AutoCAD users to create PDF documents that can be shared with anyone. The PDF format is the industry standard for sharing information created in programs such as spreadsheets and word processing. DWGgateway enables AutoCAD users to send their design data using the same PDF file format as their other documents.
DWGgateway FAQs
What are the requirements for installing DWG gateway?
You must have a valid license of AutoCAD on your computer. AutoCAD LT® is currently not supported.
What are the AutoCAD versions supported for DWGgateway?
AutoCAD: R14, R2000, R2000i, R2002, R2004, R2005. [Mechanical and MDT variants - support Open only]. AutoCAD LT is currently not supported.
What operating systems will DWGgateway work with?
Win95, Win98, WinME, WinNT4, Win2K, WinXP, Windows Vista (see Vista install notes below). At least Internet Explorer Version 4 is required.
Windows Vista install notes:
To install on Windows Vista if User Account Control (UAC) is turned on :
- Download DWGgateway.msi from www.dwggateway.com to a local folder, say “c:\temp”.
- Go to Start->All Programs->Accessories->Command Prompt. Right-click on the shortcut & click on “Run as administrator”.
- In the command prompt window, cd to the folder in step 1 (“cd c:\temp”).
- Type “DWGgateway.msi”, hit enter and run through the usual installation process.
What DWG file formats are supported with DWGgateway?
DWG gateway will open and save DWG files in formats from version 2.5 to version 2004 (the latest format).
Will DWGgateway work with multiple installations of AutoCAD?
Multiple installations of R2000/MDT4, R2000i/MDT5, R2002/MDT6 on the same machine are not supported. If you have such a combination, DWG gateway will be installed on the last version installed or run.
How do I open a DWG file using DWGgateway?
You can use the toolbar button or the menu selection to open your DWG files. Please note that using AutoCAD's open dialog will not use the technology in DWGgateway to open future versions of DWG files. If you get an "incompatible file type error," please try to open your DWG file using the DWGgateway open command from the DWGgateway toolbar or the DWGgateway menu.
How do I save a DWG file using DWGgateway?
AutoCAD will only save back to certain DWG files formats. In order to save to the DWG file format required, please use the DWGgateway save command using the DWGgateway toolbar button or the DWGgateway menu.
