Question
Our CAD guy is attaching .dxf files to each job. But, in the office we can't view the files because we don't have the CAD software installed.
Sometimes it's useful to see the drawing as a reference. How can we do this?
Answer
You view and print dxf and dwg files as part of a Job Activity Packet. – if you add an Attached CAD file to a packet, it will show up and be printable.
Here’s some more info on packets: Using Activity Packets
You might also want to find a free dxf/dwg viewer. Here are a few:
- eDrawings viewer: http://www.edrawingsviewer.com/
- Volo View: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?id=3239384&siteID=123112
- Infograph free dwg viewer: http://infograph.com/products/viewers.htm