The DWG file format is used by CAD software including AutoCAD and Revit, storing detailed dimensional property information. The DWG format is very usefull when creating Construction floor plans, Architectural floor plans, As-Built drawings and Design drawings.
For Construction professionals, Architects, Engineers and designers, the DWG plans are a head start for creating more complex drawings.
The DWG file is an available add-on to any Standard or Premium floor plan. Please allow up to two business days for delivery. Here are the main differences between the DWG floor plan you will receive based on Standard vs Premium floor plans.
Feature | Standard | Premium |
48 hr Processing Time | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Wall Types & Placement | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Wall Sizes at ½” Tolerances | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Door Types & Placement | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Windows Placement | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Stairs | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Structural Elements | ✔️ | ✔️ |
AIA Layers | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Partial Floor to Floor Alignment | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Room Labels | ✔️ | |
Room Areas | ✔️ | |
Room Dimensions at ¼” Tolerances | ✔️ | |
Premium Objects | ✔️ | |
Flat Ceiling Heights | ✔️ |
The DWG file contains additional features not included with the DXF file such as AIA layers, door types, and partial floor to floor alignment. The DWG floor plans are LOD 200 and do not include 3D data. As noted above, annotations are included w/Premium Floor Plan only.
More info on CAD software programs and standards
- Floor Plan Software: https://www.autodesk.ca/en/solutions/floor-plan
- AutoCAD https://www.autodesk.ca/en/products/autocad/overview
- Revit https://www.autodesk.ca/en/products/revit/overview
- Chief Architect Software https://www.chiefarchitect.com
- AIA Layering Standards for CAD https://www.cadcam.org/blog/aia-layering-standards-cad-drawings/
- AIA Layering Standards for CAD https://www.nationalcadstandard.org/ncs6/pdfs/ncs6_clg_lnf.pdf
- LOD 200 https://www.gsa.gov/real-estate/design-and-construction/3d4d-building-information-modeling/bim-software-guidelines/document-guides/level-of-detail#:~:text=LOD%20200%20%2D%20Approximate%20Geometry&text=LOD%20200%20is%20similar%20to,the%20creation%20of%20construction%20documents.
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