I have, thanks to advances in information technology, the assisted design by computer is a tool widely used by various professionals such as architects, engineers, graphic designers, industrialists, among others.
This assistance is done using AutoCAD, i.e. CAD software, developed by the Autodesk company in 1982; tool that allows these professionals to create both two-dimensional drawings and three-dimensional modeling.
Now, the AutoCAD program has several extensions, including the DWG and DXF file formats. There are several programs to open DWG files without AutoCAD and both are similar; since they were created to exchange information between different CAD programs and drawing programs.
What is CAD software and what is it for?
This software used by several computer professionals, allows you to present information with a better structure, whether the project is underway at the moment or is to be developed; replacing the manual procedure with an automated one.
That is, you can describe the whole management, not only create it but also modify and even do it graphic representations in second and third dimension ; it is also used in computer-level animation and special effects.
What are the benefits of using CAD software for professionals?
The project can be modified several times, until the appropriate one is approved, allowing a reduction in project costs; moreover, it gains in speed and speed, saving time in the presentation of the prototype in question.
Of course, we also guarantee one best quality and accuracy, since the corrections were made in the right time, reducing possible errors; view the assembly of the pieces for the final finish.
What is a DXF file?
The DXF acronym in English, Darwing Exchange Format, means that it is a exchange format for drawings by different designers, with the idea that it can be used as a universal format; being able to export or import the material with simplicity and simplicity.
The goal is to make transactions between the DWG formats and other programs on the market; as it is a closed model owned by Autodesk; while DXF has a semi-public model.
DXF is a model similar to a database for drawings, where they are stored textual information on the description of the design to perform; There are several applications to manage DXF, some only allow you to see the drawings and others that you can modify them.
These are some programs that support the DXF format; among these we have AutoCAD, CorelDraw, ArchiCAD, FreeCAD, AdobeIllustrator, Paint Shop Pro, TurboCAD, Cinema 4D, FreeCAD and Microsoft Office Visio.
How to open a DXF file for free online?
There are currently many web pages for viewing and converting different formats; like opening a PowerPoint pptx file online. DXF files can also be opened for free. We mention the three best:
- ProfiCad
- ShareCad (file fino a 50 Mb)
- Autodesk Viewer (free registration and login required)
For example, in the case of the first ProfiCAD address, once entered, it will show you towards the right side of the screen, a large dotted rectangle with two options to open the DXF file.
Choose the option you like best, you can click on «Select a DWG or DXF file» (the window to load your DXF files will appear) or «Drag it here», ie from the location of the file on your computer.
Once opened, you can navigate using the mouse or the mouse, holding the left side to move and rotate in the different panoramic views; the central wheel is used to make the different shots, such as zoom.
There are a wide variety of online options, which are not limited only to the DXF format. You can also convert a DWF file to AutoCAD DWG format or even convert a PDF to an editable DWG file online.
Therefore we can conclude that this type of software is very useful for a variety of professionals, saving time, money, reducing future failures not foreseen in advance and greatly improving the quality of the product.
