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//__________From your message___________\\ And the architectural profession, week as it is, is all too willing to give away the CAD .DWGs without a fight or request for additional service fees – possibly fofeiting future work and services since _their_ documents are now open to be accessed by any developer/contractor/unscrupulous architect. __________________________________________ This is a topic that I have been trying to bring out in the open at my firm. Like you, I see the potential disasters which loom on the horizon as CADD files are zinged around the planet. The design is owned by the architect, the drawings are owned by the architect, ONLY the building is owned by the client. IMHO, if an owner requests CADD files, the owner should be asked to PAY BIG, BIG, money for these files. Often contracts do not include any stipulation for distribution of electronic documents. This is a huge problem. Owners believe that they have a right to the files, this isn't necessarily so. I have never seen an owner's request turned down on this subject. We architects are shooting ourselves in the foot. In 3D the problem is just starting to emerge. For anyone who cares DON'T GIVE AWAY YOUR FILES !!!!