Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .dwg file [ add info ]
DWG files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing DWG file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with DWG extension. However, it should be remembered that DWG file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is AutoCAD Drawing Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning DWG files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with DWG extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.dwg file extension
Category: 3D&CAD Files
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Autodesk AutoCAD 2011 Autodesk Design Review Autodesk DWG TrueView IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe 17 IMSI DoubleCAD XT Pro v3 GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD Dassault Systemes SolidWorks eDrawings Viewer Adobe Illustrator CS5 ACD Systems Canvas 12 Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3 Serif DrawPlus X4 CADSoftTools ABViewer AnyDWG Any DWG to PDF Converter Solid Documents Solid Converter DWG |
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Autodesk AutoCAD 2011 IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe v5 GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD Microspot DWG Viewer Dassault Systemes SolidWorks eDrawings Viewer Engineered Software PowerCADD Adobe Illustrator CS5 |
If DWG file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a DWG file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open DWG file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing DWG in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit DWG format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.