As an architect and I usually create some blueprint in different formats such as DWG, DXF and DWF. I need to view a lot of graphics files in such formats. However it is too slow every time I open them with AutoCAD. Who can help me? Fortunately, I caught sight of a handy viewer that can view DWG/DXF/DWF file formats. That is Free DWG Viewer. If you are a graphics engineer then this tool is just for you. Following is the detailed introduction of this viewer.

Free DWG Viewer is a small application wrapped around an ActiveX component, that allows us to view AutoCAD drawings in our IE4 and up browser. We can modify and compile the control for inclusion in our own application.

The key features and benefits of Free DWG Viewer include:

1. Save training and software costs by eliminating the need to have native, potentially complicated software on every desktop.

2. Same easy interface for all file types with no training required.

3. Spend less time waiting for files to open and views to refresh than with comparable viewers. Brava has smoother view transitions, too.

4. Navigating documents or drawings is easy with the dynamic Zoom/Pan tool, Magnifier (three modes) and scrollable paging.

5. Jump right to the page we need without navigating the entire document/drawing set.

6. All instances of a search string are highlighted for quick identification.

7. Brava offers specialized tools, like scrollable paging for documents and layer views for CAD, based on file type. It is also optimized behind the scenes for different formats, offering double precision geometry and attribute viewing for CAD and complex font handling for documents.

8. Original files are never modified; annotations are saved as a separate, overlaid XML file.

9. Each annotation entity is marked with the creator username, date and time. Users cannot edit other user annotations.

10. Each reviewer can create a separately managed annotation file, supporting permission roles and allowing multiple users to comment on the same file at the same time.

11. Annotations are saved in a non-proprietary, open XML format, permitting import/ export of annotations and pre/post processing as an integral part of a workflow.

12. Annotations can be burned into a PDF or secure CSF "copy" of the original file, making it easier to email files with notes to suppliers or customers.

13. Add stock stamps like Approval, Rejected or Cancelled, or create custom stamps. Like all annotation entities, stamps record the creator username, date and time.

14. Select annotation/markup files from multiple reviewers to combine into a single file.

15. Changemarks step reviewers through every comment, ensuring none are missed. This is particularly useful on very large drawings or multi-page documents.

16. Full range of print options and settings, including print current view, page range, print to scale and more.

17. Select an area and print just that area blown up to fit the output page size or to scale.

18. Add a watermark or print banners to one or all print outs. Use pre-set wildcards for username, date and more (useful for ISO9000, JCAHO or other compliances). Or intelligently insert metadata from your enterprise content management system as part of your business process.

19. The print dialog shows a thumbnail view of exactly how the document will print, including scaling, rotation and margins.

20. Vector (CAD) files are not converted to pixels (rasterized) and coordinates are not converted from real numbers (floating point) to integers.

21. Measurement results can be easily copied to the Windows clipboard to paste into other applications like PowerPoint, Word or Excel.

22. When measuring, Brava offers a magnified view of the sensed point of interest, allowing the user to select measurement points with higher accuracy, even when working on large drawings and long distances.

23. Accurately snap measurement points to end, mid and center coordinates in vector (CAD) files.

24. Visually compare two files/pages/sheets. This is useful for comparing document revisions and faxed versus signed contracts. View with annotations for easy change verifications, ensuring no change was left unincorporated.

25. Use the Compare Slider to dynamically fade from one file to the next. This rapidly animates.

26. Visually highlight differences: additions in green, deletions in red and common in gray.

27. Match views of file revisions side by side, including zoom level and orientation.

28. Use this feature to align or scale files (perhaps of different formats) to match for a comparison, or perhaps to compare similar parts of one drawing (a section view) to another part on a different file.

29. Block text or an image area before distributing a PDF, TIFF or secure CSF. Blocked text cannot be retrieved in any way.

30. Define areas in the document to be redacted when published to PDF or secure CSF. Defined redaction "zones" can be re-used in Net-It Enterprise to bulk-redact similar documents.

31. Redact all occurrences or a word or phrase. Or create a list of search strings to redact in one step.

32. Add a note to a redaction area indicating the reason and/or code such as Freedom Act or Privacy Act exemption coding.

33. Redacted documents (office documents, scanned TIFF documents, etc.) can be saved to PDF, TIFF or secure CSF. Unlike other redaction tools, redacted text and image data is actually removed from the document while leaving the rest of the document text searchable (non-rasterized).

34. Save the file you are viewing as a rich content PDF, TIFF, DWF or secure CSF. Add annotations, redaction (block out ) areas, a watermark and print banners. Add security, like feature restrictions with CSF for more secure distribution and view with the free Brava Reader (opens PDF, TIFF and CSF).

35. Annotations created in Brava become PDF annotation objects with time stamping, viewable notes, etc. in Adobe Reader.

36. Because PDF is an open format, there are many third party products that can translate, convert and edit PDF files.

37. Capture the current view to JPEG or copy it to the Clipboard for insertion into office or other applications.

38. Control how our documents can be used when sent to suppliers, customers or partners. Publish document, image and CAD files to an accurate, encrypted, secure CSF that embeds persistent controls like print, copy, measure, markup and analyze rights and the ability to expire the file on a certain date. Set watermarks and banners, like copyright information, to protect intellectual property interests.

39. Remove toolbars and menu options for a simpler interface or customize dialog boxes.

40. Configure the initial view state, including the background color, date format, markup color and more.

41. Add custom processing on file open, file exit, markup save, markup open or other events.

42. Set default rights to apply to CSF files or specify where to safe PDF or CSF output files.

43. HTML-based Java Script and ActiveX interface with sample code make it very easy to integrate Brava into any existing management, collaboration or portal solution.

In addition, Free DWG Viewer is free for us and it does not contain any adware or spyware, so we can use it safely and undisturbedly. It is a standalone software and does not need any extra software and hardware requirement. It works with Win NT/2000/XP and its current version is 5.4.0.10. With all these features, simple interface, excellent usability and free trial - why are you still reading? Download the free trial now and experience what powerful and effective it is at once!

The DWG Viewer is a small software wrapped around an ActiveX component, that allows you to view AutoCAD drawings in your IE4 and up browser. You can modify and compile the control for inclusion in your own application. Features include a simple user interface, zoom-all/window, pan, rotate, layering, toolbar toggle, and ActiveX interface. It detects and loads Xrefs. This free version does not offer printing, if you need print support, you can upgrade to a commercial version. This software can view DWG/DXF/DWF file formats only.

SoftSea.com had fully tested and uploaded the install files, Free DWG Viewer does not contain any adware or spyware, the latest version is 7.0.1.11, you can download this software (48.89 MB) from special server of SoftSea.com.

The license of this software is Freeware, you can free download and free use this cad software.