DWG versions we can import
For version 2019, IronCAD, IronCAD Draft and CAXA Draft can import DWG version 2018 files (AutoCAD 2018, AutoCAD 2019, AutoCAD 2020). For version 2018, IronCAD, IronCAD Draft and CAXA Draft can import up to AutoCAD 2017 saved DWG files. (that is 2013 version of the DWG format). You can open a DWG in Notepad to see it's version (reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.dwg).
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