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How can I convert a DWG file back to an older release?
The easiest way to save a drawing file back to an older format is to use the SAVEAS command and select the format required under 'Files of Type'. This table shows backward compatibility for AutoCAD releases: Release DWG formats DXF formats 2008 2007, 2004, 2000, R14 2007, 2004, 2000, ...
Drawing template won't open
Drawing templates (.dwt files) can only be saved as the version in which they were created. It is not possible to save them to a lower version, as can be done with .dwg files. To create a lower version template file from a higher version of AutoCad, the file needs to be saved as a .dwg file in ...