Some speculate it’s a variant of DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) with embedded AI processing instructions. dxfdwg → DXF + DWG (AutoCAD drawing) → merged into an .aip container.
(Adobe Illustrator Plugin) file, Illustrator loses its "bridge" to the engineering world. It translates complex vector data—like layers, line weights, and scales—from technical drawing software into the native Adobe Illustrator (.ai) format Pro Tip for Designers If you frequently struggle with CAD imports, experts on the Adobe Community forums suggest using a "middle-man" software like dxfdwg.aip