Questions tagged [dwg]
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Looking for freeware or opensource CAD that can read and edit .dwg
We have an engineer who needs CAD software which can read and edit .dwg files (preferably that runs on Windows but I could probably argue for a *nix box if needed). Before buying a commercial license I'd like to see, what if any, freeware or…
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What's a good, lightweight DWG viewer for Windows?
I'm looking for a light-weight AutoCAD DWG viewer. I don't want to install the 180MB TrueView just to open a DWG file every once in a long while...
Michael Haren
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What's the difference between AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT?
Want to play with AutoCAD for personal use. Which edition is suggested?
user55450
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How to convert an image to a .dwg file
My girlfriend is making an art project where she is having an image printed and cut out on a metal plate.
The firm responsible for doing this is demanding a .dwg file (and something called polyline; some sort of setting maybe?).
Neither of us have…
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Converting a DWG/DXF to CSV or Excel
I'm using ZWcad and i need to get the coordinates of hundreds of blocks into a excel sheet or .CSV file so i can import that into the GPS hardware. I know there are plenty of tools for autocad, i probably can even write one myself but as far as…
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View DWG on Mac OS
Is there any way to view DWG files (created in AutoCAD) on a Mac ?
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Custom Right-click Context Menu verb / contextMenuHandler in Windows 8 Registry no longer works for AutoCAD .dwg file
I am currently having a problem when it comes to adding a right click context menu verb whenever the user right clicks on a ".dwg" file in Windows 8. I do not spend a lot of time in the registry and I am sure there is something small I could…
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IE Right-Click Save Target As .DWG File type Error
Background: My web application allows users to upload images and files that are later available for download by presenting a link that the user can Right-Click Save As.
My issue: In Internet Explorer when the user Right-click Save Target As and…
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Autodesk DWG Trueview Installation Arguments
I am not sure if this is the right place to ask about applications so please let me know which one to post on for this if not.
My question is about Autodesk DWG Trueview. Can someone advise where I can find the documentation on the command line…
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