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eDrawings Viewer

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What it is

eDrawings Viewer is a product-design communication tool for sharing and examining 2D drawings and 3D models. It opens eDrawings and SOLIDWORKS files, plus DXF and DWG files. For review, users can redline 2D or 3D data, add comments, and save markups. Inspection tools include dynamic cross sections and views that move or explode assembly components to reveal internal structure. Measurement is available, though it can be disabled in an eDrawings file to protect design data. The Viewer can save model files as STL, TIFF, JPEG, or BMP, and compressed eDrawings files are easier to send by email. Windows and macOS versions are available alongside Android and iOS apps; the mobile apps include augmented reality through the device camera. Publisher applications can create eDrawings files from several CAD products, including SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, CATIA V5, and SketchUp. Cloud Services for SOLIDWORKS lets invited collaborators view, mark up, and comment through a browser without installing software. The free plan is free; advanced collaboration requires eDrawings Professional, and mobile app pricing varies by region.

Spec sheet

Purpose
eDrawings is a product-design communication tool for sharing representations of 2D drawings and 3D models.Read 30 Sep 2026 · edrawingsviewer.com
Audience
The Viewer is positioned for professionals, students, makers and casual users who need to interrogate 3D models.Read 30 Sep 2026 · edrawingsviewer.com
API
The eDrawings API is an OLE ActiveX interface callable from VBA, VB.NET, C++ and C#, and advanced API capabilities require an eDrawings Professional license.Read 30 Sep 2026 · edrawingsviewer.com
Support
The download page links to a Knowledge Base, MySolidWorks, problem reporting and eDrawings Online Help.Read 30 Sep 2026 · edrawingsviewer.com
3D inspection
The Viewer provides dynamic cross sectioning and component move and explode views for understanding assemblies and internal structure.Read 30 Sep 2026 · edrawingsviewer.com
Browser sharing
Cloud Services for SOLIDWORKS lets invited collaborators view, mark up and provide feedback on designs in real time from any browser without installation.Read 30 Sep 2026 · edrawingsviewer.com
CAD integrations
eDrawings files can be created through Publisher applications for SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, Pro/ENGINEER, CATIA V5, Unigraphics NX, Autodesk Inventor, Solid Edge, RapidFire Lite and SketchUp.Read 30 Sep 2026 · edrawingsviewer.com
Compression
eDrawings files are highly compressed to enable easy transmission by email.Read 30 Sep 2026 · edrawingsviewer.com
Export formats
The product can save model files in STL, TIFF, JPEG and BMP formats.Read 30 Sep 2026 · edrawingsviewer.com
File formats
All eDrawings versions can open eDrawings files, SOLIDWORKS files and DXF/DWG files.Read 30 Sep 2026 · edrawingsviewer.com
Markup
The Markup Tool lets users create, edit and save reviews by redlining 2D or 3D data and adding comments.Read 30 Sep 2026 · edrawingsviewer.com
Measurement control
Measurement can be permanently disabled as a property of an eDrawings file to protect design data.Read 30 Sep 2026 · edrawingsviewer.com
Mobile AR
eDrawings for iOS and Android includes augmented reality that displays CAD designs in the real world through the device camera.Read 30 Sep 2026 · edrawingsviewer.com

Plans and prices

eDrawings Viewer Free advanced collaboration capabilities require eDrawings Professional · mobile app pricing varies by region Read 30 Sep 2026 · edrawingsviewer.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Opens eDrawings, SOLIDWORKS, DXF, and DWG files
  • Markup supports redlining and comments
  • Cross sections and exploded views aid inspection
  • Mobile apps include augmented reality
  • Free plan listed at free

Limits

  • Advanced collaboration requires eDrawings Professional
  • Mobile app pricing varies by region
  • Measurement can be disabled in a file

Who it suits

It suits professionals, students, makers, and casual users who need to inspect 3D models or review drawings. Teams sharing designs may also use browser collaboration through Cloud Services for SOLIDWORKS.

Verdict

eDrawings Viewer combines drawing review, model inspection, and markup across desktop and mobile platforms. Check the licensing terms for advanced collaboration and mobile apps before relying on those capabilities.

Where Specifiction places it

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