Open Autocad Files Like PDF's

Discussion in 'AutoCAD' started by Derek, Aug 1, 2003.

  1. Derek

    Derek Guest

    Is there anyway of opening read only autocad files without having the
    program.
    Similar to the way you can read pdf's. I am a designer and I am
    constanly being sent autocad files, but I don't to buyt the program

    Thanks
     
    Derek, Aug 1, 2003
    #1
  2. Derek

    Huw Guest

    Four choices, other than buying a third party viewer.

    1. Download the last free Volo View Express version, plus patch, which views
    Pre v6 DWFs and Pre v2004 DWGs and DXFs. Available at:
    http://autodesk.com/voloviewexpress

    2. Ask people to send you DWFs (generated from AutoCAD) instead of DWGs and
    download the new free Express Viewer, which currently views DWFs up to v6
    but will eventually be updated to view the latest version. Available at:
    http://autodesk.com/expressviewer

    3. Download the free Bentley View which views Pre v2004 DWGs and DXFs,
    Microstation DGNs, and probably other CAD formats too. Will eventually be
    updated to view 2004 DWGs and DXFs. Available at:
    http://www.bentley.com/products/bentleyview

    4. Buy the full version of Volo View from Autodesk for around US$190
     
    Huw, Aug 4, 2003
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