Open and edit any DWG file using any version of AutoCADĮliminate the need to upgrade AutoCAD licenses just to be able to share work and collaborate with other AutoCAD users. You do not have to upgrade your AutoCAD license to the new version of AutoCAD to be compatible with your DWG files. No need to upgrade to the next version of AutoCAD® software Have you taken a look at the free AutoCAD converter from SolidWorks Corp called DWGgateway?