Need to open, measure or mark up an AutoCAD drawing without AutoCAD? DWG FastView reads DWG and DXF files and includes tools for checking drawing details without moving the work into a separate markup application.
How does DWG FastView handle drawing files?
Open a DWG or DXF drawing to inspect its contents, then use zoom and the layer and layout controls to focus on particular parts of the file. The program supports drawings saved in different DWG versions, which helps when files come from varied CAD workflows.
For drawings that need to leave CAD format, DWG FastView can save them as PDF or as an image (JPEG, PNG, BMP). It also supports conversion between PDF and DWG, so a PDF drawing can be brought into a CAD file workflow.
What can you measure or mark up?
Measurement tools cover length and area. Dimension options include aligned, linear, angular, and radius measurements, for checking values directly against the drawing.
- Add sketches, revision clouds, and leader annotations.
- Use dimension tools for common linear and geometric measurements.
- Annotate drawings during review, then share the marked-up file with collaborators.
Can drawings move between devices?
DWG FastView offers Windows, web, and mobile versions. An account provides access to CAD files stored in its cloud service, while sharing options include links, groups, and email. The web viewer can also open local drawings without uploading them.
Some advanced annotation, measurement and editing tools are reserved for the paid Premium and Super accounts.
Pros
- Opens DWG and DXF drawings
- Shows drawing layers and layouts
- Measures length and area
- Exports drawings to PDF, JPEG, PNG, or BMP
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11
Which drawing formats does DWG FastView open?
It opens DWG and DXF drawings. It also supports PDF-to-DWG conversion and can export drawings to PDF, JPEG, PNG, and BMP.
Can DWG FastView measure drawing dimensions?
Yes. It includes length and area measurement tools, along with aligned, linear, angular, and radius dimensions.
Can I share a drawing from DWG FastView?
Yes. Its sharing options include links, groups, and email, and an account can access drawings stored in its cloud service.
