Note: As of mid-2026, "DWG 3.0" is not an officially released format by Autodesk. This report is a forward-looking technical analysis based on industry trends, user pain points, and emerging technologies in CAD, BIM, and cloud collaboration. Date: April 18, 2026 Author: CAD Futures Analysis Group Status: Pre-Release Specification Forecast 1. Executive Summary The DWG file format has been the backbone of computer-aided design (CAD) for over four decades. However, modern demands—real-time collaboration, AI-driven design, lightweight cloud streaming, and secure supply chains—have pushed the legacy binary structure to its limits.

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