The drawing window displays 2D and 3D designs, with controls for changing the view and how drawing details are rendered. Autodesk DWG TrueView reads DWG and DXF files, letting reviewers inspect drawings and convert DWG files for compatibility with different file versions.
DWG TrueView displays 2D and 3D drawings
Open a DWG or DXF file to inspect its drawing contents in the viewing area. Navigation controls let you zoom in or out, rotate the view, and adjust perspective when examining a 3D design. Display options also let you switch between 2D and 3D rendering and change colors, which can make different parts of a drawing easier to distinguish.
The interface follows an AutoCAD-style arrangement of drawing tools and controls. That layout may feel familiar to people who already work with Autodesk CAD software, while the main task here is viewing and checking drawing content.
DWG Convert handles drawings from different versions
DWG files have changed across releases, which can create compatibility issues when collaborators use different software versions. DWG TrueView’s conversion tool changes DWG files to another DWG version, supporting file exchange across those workflows.
- Open the drawing to inspect its contents.
- Use view controls to examine details from different angles.
- Convert the DWG when another version is needed for sharing.
Drawing inspection does not include editing
DWG TrueView is for viewing and file conversion; it does not let users edit DWG drawings. Changes to drawing geometry or other content need to be made in an editing application.
Pros
- Views both DWG and DXF drawings in 2D or 3D
- Zoom, rotation, and perspective controls support closer inspection
- DWG Convert changes drawings between file versions
Cons
- DWG files cannot be edited in the viewer
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11 · 64-bit only · 8 GB RAM · 4.0 GB installation space · For DWG TrueView 2026.1.2 and later: .NET 10.0
Can Autodesk DWG TrueView edit a DWG file?
No. It displays drawing contents and converts DWG files, but it does not edit them.
Which drawing formats can DWG TrueView open?
It can open DWG and DXF files, including 2D and 3D drawings.
Can DWG TrueView convert a drawing for another DWG version?
Yes. DWG Convert changes a drawing to another DWG file version.