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How to convert an AutoCAD DWG drawing to an older file format?

Use the free Autodesk Batch Drawing Converter (requires AutoCAD) utility or the free Autodesk DWG TrueView/TrueConvert (standalone) utility, which can convert drawings between the DWG file formats of AutoCAD V2.x, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, 2000, 2000i, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011.

See the conversion settings in DWG TrueView:

DWG TrueView conversion

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See also:
Tip 7347:	Batch convert DWG drawings to an older file format.
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