What’s new in DWG Viewer 3?

All the new features and improvements included in the latest DWG Viewer. We’re focused on building the fastest and easiest 2D CAD viewer.

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Supports macOS Sonoma

Now fully compatible with the latest Mac operating system and ready for future releases, DWG Viewer can now take full advantage of the latest Mac technologies and system features.

Apple Silicon compatible

DWG Viewer 3 runs natively on Macs powered by the Apple Silicon chips, for powerful and unrivalled performance. This means that DWG Viewer 3 is now future-proof and ready for any new machines and operating systems.

DWG 2023 (AC1032)

We have fully updated the file support system to work with the latest AutoCAD DWG file version. This brings a host of new compatibility features and the confidence that you can work with and share the most up-to-date DWG files.

Improved interface

We’ve given DWG Viewer a simpler and refreshed user interface, to make it easier for you to navigate to the options and tools you need. This will give you a faster workflow and improve productivity.

Increased drawing size

We have now increased the drawing size to a massive 1780 by 1780 inches. This means that you can work with huge and complex drawings without worrying about the document size.

MacDraft file support

DWG Viewer 3 now supports the viewing of the latest MacDraft 7 and MacDraft 8 files (.md70). We have also kept the previous file support, meaning you can view the older MacDraft files (.md60).

Improved measure note

Adjustments have been made to the position of the measurement note at the end of the measurement line. These changes will make it easier to be precise when measuring between points.

Zoom shortcut

We have changed the Zoom In and Zoom Out keyboard shortcuts to Command + + and Command + - respectively, making them more consistent with other macOS applications.

Bug fixing

In addition to the new features and improvements, we have fixed the various crash, stability, visual and customer reported issues. This will help to keep DWG Viewer running smoothly.

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Compare the features and tools that are available in each of the major versions of DWG Viewer. This will help to show you what is available in the latest version and how it differs from earlier releases.

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Tools & Features

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MacOS Sonoma Compatible

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Silicon Chip Compatible

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Open DWG 2023 (AC1032) files

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Vector icons and controls

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High-quality user interface

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1780x1780 inch drawing size

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Open MacDraft MD70 files

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Measure Tool

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Automatic Open

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Layout & Model Space

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Open DWG 2013 (AC1027) files

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Colors & Line styles

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Document Tabs

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Open MacDraft MD60 files

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Improved text

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Save Annotation (.ANN) files

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Core Text system included

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Percentage Zoom options

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Single Key Shortcuts

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Full Screen support

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Open DWG 2010 (AC1024) files

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Layers palette

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Customize your toolbar

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Improved image linking

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Custom scales

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New rulers

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Multiple file instances

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Hide/Show palettes

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Universal binary (Intel/Power PC)

Open DWG 2004 (AC1018) files

Support choosing layouts

Arrow tool

Hand tool

Ellipse tool

Text tool

Zoom tool

1:1 tool

Save/Export to PDF

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Frequently asked questions about DWG Viewer.

What are the system requirements for DWG Viewer?

DWG Viewer 3.0 requires an Apple machine running macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later.
It has full functionality for 32bit and 64bit systems, including full support for Apple Silicon chip machines.

Can I open a DWG file created on my PC?

Yes, you can open DWG files which originally came from either a Mac or PC. Files saved as DWG files contain the same data type, no matter which system they have come from. However, sometimes if the file contains special fills and hatchings, they may not be included.

Can I edit the DWG files I have opened?

DWG Viewer only allows you to open, view and annotate your DWG and MacDraft documents. If you wish to edit your DWG files and save new DWG documents, then you will need a fully-functioning CAD software, such as MacDraft Professional.

Can I save a DWG file in DWG Viewer?

DWG Viewer allows you to export your annotated drawings as a vector PDF. You can also save the files as an annotation (.ann) file, which is the DWG Viewer native file type. If you wish to save your own DWG files then you will need a fully-functioning CAD software, such as MacDraft Professional.

Can I select the Scale and Units in DWG Viewer?

Yes, DWG viewer allows you to choose the scale and units of the DWG file before you open it. However, if you prefer to automatically open your files, DWG Viewer makes it easy to open and view your drawings. It’s built-in document system lets it determine the scale and units automatically, then display the content, without you needing to choose the settings manually.

What files can DWG Viewer open?

DWG Viewer 3 can be used to open DWG, DXF, MacDraft and annotation files. Please see below, a full list of compatible files types:

AutoCAD DWG files:
DWG 2000 (AC1015) - AutoCAD 2000, AutoCAD 2000i, AutoCAD 2002.
DWG 2004 (AC1018) - AutoCAD 2004, AutoCAD 2005, AutoCAD 2006.
DWG 2007 (AC1021) - AutoCAD 2007, AutoCAD 2008, AutoCAD 2009.
DWG 2010 (AC1024) - AutoCAD 2010, AutoCAD 2011, AutoCAD 2012.
DWG 2013 (AC1027) - AutoCAD 2013, AutoCAD 2014, AutoCAD 2015, AutoCAD 2016, AutoCAD 2017.
DWG 2018 (AC1032) - AutoCAD 2018, AutoCAD 2019, AutoCAD 2020, AutoCAD 2021, AutoCAD 2022, AutoCAD 2023, AutoCAD 2024.

DXF files:
Equivilent DXF files/documents.

MacDraft files:
MacDraft 6.2+ (MD60) - MacDraft 5.6, MacDraft 6.0, MacDraft 6.1 MacDraft 6.2. MacDraft 7+ (MD70) - MacDraft 7.0, MacDraft 8.0.

Annotation files:
DWG Viewer saves its own annotation (.ANN) files. You can reopen these files in DWG Viewer at a later date, if you need to make chnages to your annitations.

Do I need to upload my files to the internet before opening?

You can open files stored locally on your machine or any attached storage devices or network areas. DWG Viewer does not require an internet connection to run and does not require that you upload your files to any online storage area.

Can I manage the layers in DWG Viewer?

Yes, DWG Viewer shows the layers that were originally stored wit the document. It will also add an additional layer above the rest, so that your annotations are always on top. DWG Viewer allows you to control the visibility of the layers and their content.

Can I try your DWG Viewer software before I buy, for free?

Yes, there is a free demo version available for DWG Viewer. The demo is not time limited, but you will not be able to export as PDF or print your files. You can use the demo to try out the opening of DWG and MacDraft documents and play around with the annotation tools. Download the DWG Viewer demo.

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