DWG file – how to open? DWG TrueView

Sooner or later, users of design software will have trouble viewing DWG or DXF files. These file formats are most often used in so-called CAD (Computer Aided Design) applications. Popular programs such as AutoCAD, ArchiCAD and BricsCAD are paid digital products and it is not always possible to install and open them on all available devices running Windows. As a result of this fact, a completely logical question arises: A file such as a DWG file – how to open it? DWG TrueView is a free application that can open popular *DWG and *DXF file formats. And this digital product is released by AutoCAD developer Autodesk.

How to open a DWG file?

As we have already found out, the absolutely logical decision of the developer of the popular software for architects and designers Aurodesk, was to develop a free application. This is a DWG TrueView application. The browser for DWG or DXF files is perhaps the most reliable and correct option.

Aurodesk DWG TrueView

DWG TrueView Project With this application, you can open DWG projects in 3D. The program also allows you to work with several projects in parallel, manage layers, scale them, get project data and the exact dimensions of all objects, distances between them and areas.  Also, thanks to Aurodesk DWG TrueView, you can print any project or convert to PDF, DWF or DWFx. The program is guaranteed to work with software such as AutoCAD, 3ds Max, BIM 360, Revit, Civil 3D, Fusion 360.

How to open a DXF file?

A logical question. Since DWG TrueView also supports DXF files, then, accordingly, the same program can view all projects of this format, just like DWG. These are the two most common CAD formats that can be opened on all known commercial counterparts. Please note that for the full operation of the program, it is necessary that DirectX components and, accordingly, the .NET Framework are preinstalled on Windows.

DWG TrueView free download

The program for viewing DWG and DXF files can be downloaded from the links below from the download section. They lead to the official page of the Aurodesk developer site. Follow them and download to your personal computer. Then run the setup file and follow the instructions. Once installed, launch the free DWG TrueView program. Using the menu, open any project and get started.

DWG file – how to open it? DWG TrueView

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Here you can download files to install and run the program, as well as go to the developer’s main website (if it is currently supported).

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