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Use Another Program
If you can’t view the DWG file by double-clicking it, try opening it in a different program. Some of the most popular programs for opening DWG files are 2D Graphic, Drafix Drawing, and Older Generic CADD Drawing Format. Check out the developers’ websites, download one or more of these programs, then try to open your DWG file again.
Get a Clue From the File Type
One file extension can be used for multiple types of files. Knowing the type of file you have can help you find out how to open it. Most DWG files are categorized as CAD Files, which can be opened by numerous software packages. See if you have a program already installed on your computer that’s designed to open CAD Files. Hopefully, this program might also work with your DWG file.
You can find out which type of file your DWG file is by looking at the file’s properties. Just right-click the file icon and select “Properties” or “More Info.” On a Windows computer, the file type will be listed under “Type of File”; on a Mac, it will be under “Kind.”
Contact a Developer
Nobody knows more about file extensions than software developers. If you can’t open your DWG file using any of the usual programs, you can contact the program’s software developer and ask them for help. Find your program’s developer in the list below:
| Software | Developer |
|---|---|
| 2D Graphic | Microsoft Developer |
| Drafix Drawing | Windows Programmer |
| Older Generic CADD Drawing Format | Microsoft Developer |
| Pro/ENGINEER Drawing | PTC |
| BravoDRAFT Detailer | Unknown |
| AutoCAD Drawing Database | Autodesk Inc. |
Get a Universal File Viewer
When no other program will open your DWG file, universal file viewers like File Magic (Download) are here to save the day. These programs can open many different types of files, so if none of the above tips work, a universal file viewer is the way to go. Note that some files are not compatible with universal file viewers and can only be opened in binary format.
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