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View
Open DWG drawing files directly in ViewCompanion Premium. Zoom, pan and inspect drawings using the same tools available for other supported file formats.
DWG Support Integrated in ViewCompanion Premium
DWG files are handled as part of the regular ViewCompanion Premium workflow. This means that users can work with DWG drawings in the same familiar environment used for PDF, DWF, DXF, PLT, HPGL/2, CGM, TIFF, CALS and other technical document formats.
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Print DWG drawings using ViewCompanion Premium print tools. For larger jobs, use batch printing to print multiple DWG files in one operation.
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Convert
Convert DWG files to PDF and other supported output formats. Batch conversion can be used when many drawings need to be converted with the same settings.
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Annotate
Add comments, highlights, symbols and other markup to DWG drawings during review, inspection or document distribution workflows.
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Measure and Take Off
Use measurement tools to measure distances and areas in DWG drawings. This is useful for estimating, inspection and takeoff-related tasks.
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Compare
Use ViewCompanion Premium comparison tools to compare drawing revisions and help identify changes between different versions of a technical drawing.
Open DWG Files Without AutoCAD
ViewCompanion Premium can open supported DWG files directly without requiring AutoCAD to be installed. This makes it useful for users who receive CAD drawings but mainly need viewing, printing, conversion, markup, measurement or document distribution tools instead of full CAD editing functionality.
DWG support is especially useful when CAD drawings need to be shared with customers, suppliers, production departments, archive systems or users who do not have access to CAD software.
Useful for Technical Document Workflows
- Engineering drawings
- Architectural plans
- Layouts and technical documentation
- Project drawing archives
- Customer and supplier drawing packages
- Mixed-format document sets
Work with DWG Together with Other Formats
ViewCompanion Premium is designed for users who work with many different technical document formats. With DWG support included, Premium becomes an even more complete solution for CAD-related viewing, printing, conversion and review.
DWG
DXF
DWF
PDF
PDF/A
PLT
HPGL/2
CGM
TIFF
CALS
PNG
JPEG
Typical DWG Workflow
A DWG file can be opened and handled using the same general workflow as other supported file formats in ViewCompanion Premium.
Open the DWG drawing
Open the DWG file directly in ViewCompanion Premium and inspect the drawing using zoom, pan and display tools.
Review, annotate and measure
Add markup, comments and symbols where needed. Use measurement and takeoff tools to measure distances and areas in the drawing.
Print or convert
Print the drawing, convert it to PDF or another supported format, or use batch tools when processing multiple DWG files.
Share or archive
Use the converted output for customer delivery, internal review, documentation, production, archiving or distribution to users without CAD software.
Why Use ViewCompanion Premium for DWG Files?
ViewCompanion Premium is not a CAD editor. It is designed for viewing, printing, conversion, markup, measurement, comparison and technical document handling.
This makes it a practical choice for users who need to work with DWG drawings as part of a document workflow, without needing to modify the original CAD design.
Included in Premium
DWG support is available in ViewCompanion Premium. Users of ViewCompanion Standard or ViewCompanion Pro can upgrade to Premium to work with DWG files.
The trial version can be used to test DWG support with your own drawings before purchasing a license.
DWG Support FAQ
Can ViewCompanion Premium open DWG files?
Yes. ViewCompanion Premium can open DWG drawing files for viewing, printing, annotation, measurement, comparison and conversion.
Do I need AutoCAD installed to view DWG files?
No. ViewCompanion Premium can open supported DWG files directly without requiring AutoCAD to be installed.
Can I batch convert DWG files?
Yes. DWG files can be used with the batch conversion tools in ViewCompanion Premium.
Can I print and batch print DWG drawings?
Yes. DWG drawings can be printed directly, and multiple DWG files can be printed using the batch printing tools in ViewCompanion Premium.
Can I annotate DWG files?
Yes. ViewCompanion Premium can be used to add annotations and markup to DWG drawings as part of a review or documentation workflow.
Can I measure DWG drawings?
Yes. Measurement and takeoff tools can be used with DWG drawings, depending on the drawing content and available scale information.
Is DWG support included in ViewCompanion Pro?
No. DWG support is available in ViewCompanion Premium.
Note: DWG is a complex CAD format. We recommend testing the trial version
with your own files to verify that the drawings you work with are handled as expected.
Try DWG Support in ViewCompanion Premium
Download the trial version and test DWG viewing, printing, batch conversion, annotation, measurement and comparison with your own drawings.
