Importing AutoCad DWG Files to Maya

[Anonymous]

Cannot import dwg AutoCAD (2018) files (architectural plans) to Maya 2016 or 2017 (Windows 10 Pro). States "Error Reading File".

Downloaded DirectConnect.mll plug in as suggested by Autodesk Help, but still no solution. 

Importing simple AutoCAD files (simple box shape) has problems importing into maya. 

Attached screenshot pic of error. 

[Anonymous]

Probably too late to the party.

Apparently 2017 does not actively support dwg files, even with DirectConnect. They do fix this issue in 2018.