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At a Glance
Autodesk DWG TrueView
Autodesk DWG TrueView
Star Rating
(74)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Autodesk Viewer
Autodesk Viewer
Star Rating
(59)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Autodesk Viewer
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Autodesk DWG TrueView excels in its ability to view 2D files with a high rating of 9.3, while Autodesk Viewer matches this score but shines in viewing 3D files, receiving a notable 9.3 rating as well.
  • Reviewers mention that Autodesk Viewer offers a more user-friendly experience during setup, scoring 9.1 compared to Autodesk DWG TrueView's 8.5, making it easier for new users to get started.
  • G2 users highlight that Autodesk Viewer has superior dimensioning tools, with a score of 8.5, while Autodesk DWG TrueView lags behind at 7.9, indicating a more robust feature set for precise measurements in Autodesk Viewer.
  • Users on G2 report that Autodesk Viewer provides better support for file exports, scoring 8.6 compared to Autodesk DWG TrueView's 8.5, which can be crucial for users needing to share their designs efficiently.
  • Reviewers say that Autodesk DWG TrueView is less effective in batch converting files, with a score of 7.8, while Autodesk Viewer, despite a lower score of 7.3, is still preferred for its overall versatility in handling various file types.
  • Users mention that Autodesk Viewer has a higher overall satisfaction rating in terms of being a good business partner, scoring 9.4 compared to Autodesk DWG TrueView's 8.3, suggesting a stronger alignment with user needs and expectations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Autodesk DWG TrueView
No pricing available
Autodesk Viewer
No pricing available
Free Trial
Autodesk DWG TrueView
No trial information available
Autodesk Viewer
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
56
8.9
51
Ease of Use
8.8
56
8.9
51
Ease of Setup
8.5
8
9.1
9
Ease of Admin
8.8
8
9.3
9
Quality of Support
8.3
48
8.5
42
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
7
9.4
8
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
56
8.8
50
Features by Category
8.1
304
8.4
380
File Options
8.5
33
8.7
43
8.5
32
8.6
39
9.3
37
9.3
40
8.3
28
9.3
40
7.8
27
7.3
31
8.4
32
8.3
43
Tools
7.9
33
8.5
38
7.9
30
8.1
36
6.7
23
7.7
36
Design
7.2
29
7.9
34
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Autodesk DWG TrueView
Autodesk DWG TrueView
Autodesk Viewer
Autodesk Viewer
Autodesk DWG TrueView and Autodesk Viewer are categorized as CAD Viewers
Unique Categories
Autodesk DWG TrueView
Autodesk DWG TrueView has no unique categories
Autodesk Viewer
Autodesk Viewer has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk DWG TrueView
Autodesk DWG TrueView
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
44.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.8%
Autodesk Viewer
Autodesk Viewer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
56.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Autodesk DWG TrueView
Autodesk DWG TrueView
Construction
22.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
16.7%
Civil Engineering
13.9%
Architecture & Planning
11.1%
Design
6.9%
Other
29.2%
Autodesk Viewer
Autodesk Viewer
Architecture & Planning
15.5%
Construction
13.8%
Design
12.1%
Civil Engineering
10.3%
Information Technology and Services
8.6%
Other
39.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Autodesk DWG TrueView
Autodesk DWG TrueView
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Steve R.
SR
Steve R.
Verified User in Construction

The thing that I like best about TrueView is that it gives options to those that need to review drawings but nothing else. Sometimes there is a need to see the drawings but there is no need to have a full version of AutoCAD. There is also a big need to...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Kim G.
KG
Kim G.
Verified User in Civil Engineering

If a user is coming from a full version of AutoCAD, the limited capabilities of TrueView is disorienting. Users will have to unlearn some basic commands and learn new commands specific to TrueView. Have the commands be similar to AutoCAD to allow users of...

Autodesk Viewer
Autodesk Viewer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Vinoth R.
VR
Vinoth R.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

As an architect, I often need to share my designs with clients, contractors, and other team members. Autodesk Viewer has been a valuable tool for me in this regard. The viewer is easy to use and provides an intuitive interface for navigating 2D and 3D...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Construction

Could be a little simpler and quicker but you can say that about all software.

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Discussions
Autodesk DWG TrueView
Autodesk DWG TrueView Discussions
Is DWG True View free?
2 comments
Vishal G.
VG
Yes it is free and easy to use. Read more
File formats
1 comment
MG
Unfortunately there is no current news on newly supported file types. It is stated that as of now, Autodesk Trueview currently supports over 50+ file...Read more
Can you draw with Autodesk TrueView?
1 comment
Stacey B.
SB
No adding, removing, or modifying.Read more
Autodesk Viewer
Autodesk Viewer Discussions
Is Autodesk Viewer free?
1 comment
Harish P.
HP
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like translated into English.Read more
How do I use Autodesk viewer?
1 comment
Verified User
G2
Go To Google and search it Autodesk Viewer and download it in your system. After that open your Autodesk file types in this through internet connection.Read more
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