2D drawings and 3D models generated in CAD software predominant in fabrication industry, and if any fabricator were to dedicate their success, they would happily pin it on CAD. But more fabricators are adapting specialized systems such as MCAD, ECAD and others. There is a legacy in the industry of using DWG files ever since CAD has been introduced. However, with increasing design complexity single DWG file isn’t sufficient and involves a dozen other CAD platforms and sketching tools for the final assembly.
Today, Autodesk – the CAD giant – itself is steadily moving away from DWG file format. But since the legacy has served so well, maybe it’s time we rethink our shift away from DWG formats.
Extending CAD data usage through DWG files
It’s no secret that most CAD systems provide APIs [Application Programming Interface] to exchange and re-write design data as well as share it for further utility with a…