Alternative

Looking for a DWG TrueView alternative?
Take a look at TASTECAD.

If you want a drawing review tool to use instead of DWG TrueView, put TASTECAD on your list. Here is what it does, where it runs and how to switch.

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What you can do with TASTECAD

Wide range of drawing versions
Identifies and decodes files from DWG R13 (AC1012) through R2018 (AC1032), and opens DWF and DWFx files in the same viewer.
2D drawing entities
Displays lines, arcs, circles, ellipses, splines, polylines, hatches (pattern and gradient), dimensions, text and MTEXT, block and array inserts, leaders and multileaders, tables, and images.
Layers and linetypes
Reflects layer colors, lineweights, and visibility, as well as linetype scale (LTSCALE) and dashed and text repeat patterns, exactly as drawn.
Layouts and viewports
Follows Paper Space layouts and viewport projections so you see the print arrangement as is.
3D solids and materials
Reconstructs ACIS-based REGION, 3DSOLID, and BODY geometry, and applies material colors and texture projection.
GPU scene rendering
Converts drawings into a format-neutral model, then draws lines, fills, points, and layouts with wgpu.

Good for

Viewing and reviewing DWG drawings
Checking layers and layouts
Checking 3D solid geometry
Diagnosing corrupted drawings

Platforms

Windows, Linux, macOS (coming soon)

Switching from DWG TrueView

Download
Get the installer for your operating system from the downloads page. You can check every file with its SHA-256.
Follow the guide
Follow the install and first-use steps in the docs. You can keep your current tool alongside and compare.
Pick a license
Check licenses and prices on the pricing page.

Questions

Are TASTECAD and DWG TrueView from the same company?: No. They are separate products from different companies. TASTECAD is made by GXSOFT (TASTEDEV) and is not affiliated with the maker of DWG TrueView.
Which operating systems does it run on?: Platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS (coming soon). Installers for each system are on the downloads page.
How much does it cost?: See the pricing page for licenses and prices for each product.

Coming from another program?

DWG TrueView and related names are trademarks of their respective owners. TASTEDEV is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.

What you can do with TASTECAD

Wide range of drawing versions

Identifies and decodes files from DWG R13 (AC1012) through R2018 (AC1032), and opens DWF and DWFx files in the same viewer.

2D drawing entities

Displays lines, arcs, circles, ellipses, splines, polylines, hatches (pattern and gradient), dimensions, text and MTEXT, block and array inserts, leaders and multileaders, tables, and images.

Layers and linetypes

Reflects layer colors, lineweights, and visibility, as well as linetype scale (LTSCALE) and dashed and text repeat patterns, exactly as drawn.

Layouts and viewports

Follows Paper Space layouts and viewport projections so you see the print arrangement as is.

3D solids and materials

Reconstructs ACIS-based REGION, 3DSOLID, and BODY geometry, and applies material colors and texture projection.

GPU scene rendering

Converts drawings into a format-neutral model, then draws lines, fills, points, and layouts with wgpu.

Switching from DWG TrueView

Download

Get the installer for your operating system from the downloads page. You can check every file with its SHA-256.

Follow the guide

Follow the install and first-use steps in the docs. You can keep your current tool alongside and compare.

Pick a license

Check licenses and prices on the pricing page.

Questions

Are TASTECAD and DWG TrueView from the same company?

No. They are separate products from different companies. TASTECAD is made by GXSOFT (TASTEDEV) and is not affiliated with the maker of DWG TrueView.

Which operating systems does it run on?

Platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS (coming soon). Installers for each system are on the downloads page.

How much does it cost?

See the pricing page for licenses and prices for each product.