The interface looks intimidating, at least initially, its ribbon displaying a host of file handling, layer, measurement, snapping and other options. But even if it takes a while, installation is at least easy, with no registration or other hassles. This isn't a regular lightweight viewer the download is over 600MB and a full installation needs approaching 1GB of hard drive space. This might be useful if someone's sent you a file which you're trying to open in another CAD program which doesn't fully support the latest formats. The program can also convert DWG files to formats suitable for earlier versions of Autocad. Work with AutoCAD 2011 files-Get support for files created from the most current AutoCAD DWG file format.Autodesk DWG TrueView 2017 is a free tool for viewing CAD files in DWG and DXF format. Integrate with Autodesk Design Review-View and plot DWG and DXF™ files, then publish as DWF files for quick, easy review and markup in Autodesk Design Review. Measure accurately-Take accurate distance and area measurements. Convert drawings to other AutoCAD versions-Use the included DWG TrueConvert™ DWG version converter to convert drawings in newer versions of AutoCAD to older versions, and vice versa. Facilitate collaboration-Share AutoCAD drawings easily and accurately. By also installing the free* Autodesk® Design Review software, you can then open DWG files in Design Review to take advantage of powerful measure and markup capabilities, sheet set organization, and status tracking.

Built on the same viewing engine as AutoCAD® software, DWG TrueView enables you to view the latest DWG and DXF™ files, just as you would in AutoCAD. Free DWG Viewer Autodesk® DWG TrueView™ software is a free* stand-alone DWG™ viewer with DWG TrueConvert™ software included.

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