DWG Viewer for Mac

[sthompson1021]

Hi, one of our contractors is looking for a DWG viewer for his Mac. Anyone have any suggestions on which ones work the best or which ones to avoid?

[maxim_k · Accepted solution]

Hi,

I have on my Mac:

1. AutoCAD WS - free in Mac App Store - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autocad-ws/id454730552?mt=12

Requires Internet connection and Autodesk account to view DWG files, because it uploads them to the cloud before viewing. After uploading you can do a lot of things - "basic, intuitive set of viewing, editing, and markup tools to work on your designs...Plot your DWG files as a PDF or DWFx with full control over plot styles, paper sizes, layouts..."

Can open DWG format up to 2013

2. progeCAD Viewer DWG - free in Mac App Store - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/progecad-viewer-dwg/id468632219?mt=12

Work absolutely "off-line", fast enough, no markup tools, only:

- full support for Layers (hide/show through Layers palette)
- compatibility with Model and layout visualization
- visualization of 3D Wireframe and Shade controlled via palette
- DWG export in DXF
- support of AutoCAD 2010/2012 DWG files with no file-size limit

Crashes sometimes...

You can also try free DraftSight application (not only viewer )

Maxim

[sthompson1021]

Thanks for the reply. Forgive my ignorance but I've never worked with a Mac before. If I copy a DWG file onto a thumb drive, would he be able to plug it in and open the drawing using the progeCAD Viewer?

[maxim_k]

Yes, of course, without any troubles.

Maxim

[sthompson1021]

Thanks for the info.

[Anonymous]

I have just installed Autocad WS on my Macbook Pro to view drawings, only to find that it doesn't currently support files larger than 15MB. Is there an alternative?

[maxim_k]

Welcome to the Autodesk Forums!

Hi,

I just opened DWG file of 76 367 092 bytes (76,4 MB) in size with progeCAD Viewer DWG.

Maxim

[Anonymous]

This link doesn't exist.

AutoCAD WS - free in Mac App Store - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autocad-ws/id454730552?mt=12

Can you suggest if there is a different app.

--kishore

[maxim_k]

Welcome to the Autodesk Forums!

Hi,

Yes, it has been removed from MAS in favor of another (WEB based application):

https://client.autocad360.com/loginpage/

Maxim

[Anonymous]

Hi I couldn't find Autocad WS in appstore, have any ideas? I need an app which I can take dimentions.

Thank you in advance.

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@sthompson1021 wrote:

Hi, one of our contractors is looking for a DWG viewer for his Mac. Anyone have any suggestions on which ones work the best or which ones to avoid?

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[maxim_k]

Welcome to the Autodesk Forums!

Look here:

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/AutoCAD-for-Mac-General/DWG-Viewer-for-Mac/m-p/4771755#M10686

Maxim

[Anonymous]

WS,  AutoCAD 360 olarak değişti desktop ortamında  ws olarak bulabilirsin fakat  apple store içinde AutoCAD 360 olarak  bulunuyor

[Anonymous]

That link you provided simply takes you back to the first page of this same topic, ie page 1 of 2.

And, as others have said, neither of the links is working regardless of browser; i tried all the 3 usual ones.

[maxim_k]

Welcome to Autodesk Forums!

Hi,

Yes, you are right. Both applications I mentioned in my first were pulled from Mac App Store.
So you only can use
https://client.autocad360.com/#/createaccount.html
to view drawings using WEB browser (Autodesk solution)
Or try to use this software:
http://www.edrawingsviewer.com/ed/edrawings-viewer.htm
if you need free viewer.

Maxim

[dr.palmer]

I use to run Acad and Solidworks on my workstation. I used eDrawings viewer on my ipad to show others dwg. and SW files.

This program is free and is offered for Mac and Windows.

http://www.edrawingsviewer.com/ed/edrawings-viewer.htm

Good Luck

Opps, didn't see the post above.

[Anonymous]

I realy hate AutocadWS since one has to uload te drawings in the cloud 

and it is slow

is there a good alternative ?

I just need to see some 2 D drawings 

and normal things like printing etc 

does not have to be for free, 

but I do not wat to pay around€ 440,- a year for AutoCAD LT

any suggestions ??

[pendean]

Look for a freeware on the web called Draftsight: if you like it and need to do more with it, the Pro version is not on subscription.

[Anonymous]

That sounds awesome! However none of these applications are available in Mac Store for India. Is there any alternative to these please!

[maxim_k]

Welcome to Autodesk Forums!
Hi @Anonymous

All applications I mentioned 3 years ago were pulled from Mac App store, so now you have these alternatives:

- WEB based application - https://client.autocad360.com/loginpage/

and third parity applications:

- DraftSight - http://www.3ds.com/products-services/draftsight-cad-software/free-download/
- SolidWorks DWG viewer - http://www.edrawingsviewer.com/ed/download.htm

Or you can try one of the DWG viewers available now in MAS (not free)

Maxim