How to Modify DWG Files

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"CAD" is an acronym for computer aided drafting.

DWG files are drawings presented in either two or three dimensions and are authored by the AutoCAD drafting application. Although DWG files are created natively in AutoCAD, other applications can open and modify these types of files. TurboCAD Deluxe and ArchiCAD are both applications that can open and edit DWG files.

Things You'll Need

  • AutoCAD, TurboCAD or ArchiCAD
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Instructions

    • 1

      Download and install AutoCAD, TurboCAD or ArchiCAD. Which software you download is based solely on your personal preference.

    • 2

      Launch your preferred CAD application.

    • 3

      Select "Open" from the "File" menu.

    • 4

      Locate the DWG file in the CAD application's file explorer. Select the file and click the "Open" button to open the file in your preferred CAD application.

    • 5

      Perform desired edits.

    • 6

      Select "Save" from the file menu to save your changes when complete.

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