what opens a .dwg file ?

[Soundguy]

Got some site plans sent to me today in .dwg format...

I've got no clue as to what program I can use to open or view them.. anybody else?

soundguy

 

[Blizzard0308]

You can Google .dwg and there are many examples of viewers that pop up. Infograph has a free viewer that I heard was pretty good have not tried it myself.

 

[Lloyd_E]

Most commonly: Autocad, Sketch-up etc...

 

[bp fick]

CAD program

 

[WVBill]

Autocad or some similar program will but they're spendy.

I had the same situation a while back and did as blizzard suggested - found a freeware program. Used it long enough to convert the file to Visio- compatible format then uninstalled it. Don't remember its name.

 

[Soundguy]

I figured it would be autocad.. just had no way to verify..

thanks

soundguy

 

[orezok]

Irfanview (a free program) will open just about any graphic file there is. Don't forget to download and install the plug-ins.

Download IrfanView

Of course, you wont be able to manipulate the file, but you can print it.

 

[MMagis]

If you'd like to send it to me I'd be happy to open it and convert it to .pdf for you. I can PM you my email if you'd like.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Microstation's Bentley View is a free download that will open microstation and autocad files for viewing, and you can print as pdf's. I couldn't get Irfanview to open one, but maybe I don't have a plugin

 

[tommu56]

If you'd like to send it to me I'd be happy to open it and convert it to .pdf for you. I can PM you my email if you'd like.

I can do it too pm me

tom