AutoCAD 2027: When double clicking a DWG AutoCAD no longer respects the last version opened

May 21, 2026 Jeff Arbogast

Issue:
AutoCAD 2027: When double clicking a DWG AutoCAD no longer respects the last version opened.

AutoCAD 2027 On 1st launch if you select “Always reassociate DWG files with AutoCAD (recommended)” AutoCAD 2027 will be the only AutoCAD that launches when double clicking. No longer respecting the last version opened. This happens even when AClauncher.exe is selected as the default application. Although Autodesk does not officially support double clicking a dwg to open the file. Autodesk recommends opening the product and then opening the dwg file.

Figure 1 


Causes:
Bug is being investigated by Autodesk


Solution:
Select “Do not associate DWG files with AutoCAD”

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Jeff Arbogast

Manufacturing Solution Center Team Lead<br><br>Jeff is responsible for manufacturing Technical Support for both internal staff and customers. In addition to the daily activities of the support center, he helps write for the National Support Center blog, and has written online classes for the IMAGINiT training on demand site.

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