Autodesk DWG Trueview

A free program that allows you to easily view and share AutoCAD files

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A free program that allows you to easily view and share AutoCAD files

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What is Autodesk DWG Trueview

Autodesk DWG Trueview is a software application that comes in both a free and paid-for version. Autodesk DWG Trueview is designed to view, edit and convert DWG files.

Pros

A major positive element associated with Autodesk DWG Trueview is that it is easy to use. The application comes complete with an easy-to-master interface. Autodesk DWG Trueview is suitable for use by a person with experience using this type of software as well as an individual that lacks a background in this type of application.
Autodesk DWG Trueview is multifaceted product that permits a person to view, edit and convert DWG files. There are some limitations in what is available in this regard in the free version of the product, which is discussed as one of the cons of the application in a moment.
In addition to working with DWG files, another benefit of Autodesk DWG Trueview is the fact that it is suitable for DWF and DXF file formats as well. This enhances the versatility of the product. The same differences exist between the free version and the paid-for version when it comes to these other formats (as is discussed in more detail in the con section).
Autodesk DWG Trueview works on a number of different operating systems, including different derivations of the Windows operation system.
In addition to the version of Autodesk DWG Trueview for personal computers, there are versions available for tablets and smartphones. The free and paid-for versions are available for these different types of devices as well. The functionality is the same on all devices.

Cons

The most significant drawback associated with Autodesk DWG Trueview is that the free version has what many consider quite limited functionality. The free version is capable of viewing and converting DWG (and other files). The free version is not capable of editing, which is a function that many individuals do desire. The free version can also markup files, provided that Design Review (another application, which is free) is downloaded by a user. The paid-for version provides a full range of features, including the editing tool.
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