Dwg Gateway [upd] -

A sub-contractor might be on a tighter budget and using a version from five years ago.

Originally developed by SolidWorks, this was a popular free plugin for AutoCAD users. Its primary purpose was to bridge the gap between different versions of the .dwg file format, which is the native format for AutoCAD. dwg gateway

For CNC machining, laser cutting, or web-based viewing. A sub-contractor might be on a tighter budget

You likely use a DWG Gateway every day without realizing it. Here are the most common scenarios: dwg gateway