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"Don't Bother"
Version: Free DWG Viewer 7.1.0.11
Pros
None that I'm aware of.
Cons
After installing I tried to use it but was told that I wasn't registered. Furthermore I was told that I had to uninstall what I just finished installing and install a newer version.
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"deceptive advertising"
Version: Free DWG Viewer 7.1.0.11
Pros
good to try.
Cons
it is not free but it is advertised as free, and it dishonest
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"Works perfectly"
Version: Free DWG Viewer 7.1.0.11
Pros
Their It department is quite reactive, I installed the software and was required to purchase a version. So I sent them a mail and this is the answear I got :
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Hi Mavis,
The DWG viewer is free to install on individual desktops, but does contain a built-in die date. Once the license reaches the expiration date, you will need to uninstall the program and download the latest release.
Regards,
Nancy ShultzCons
After the expiry date of the licence, you need to uninstall to reinstall the new version.
Summary
Works.
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"Is NOT free!"
Version: Free DWG Viewer 7.1.0.11
Pros
Wouldn'y know, wouldn't open any files
Cons
It is a con, not free at all. Everytime I go to open any .dwg file it takes me to a page where I have to buy it for $65! Don't think so, what a con
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Everytime I go to open any .dwg file it takes me to a page where I have to buy it for $65! Don't think so, what a con
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"Requires frequent manual updating"
Version: Free DWG Viewer 7.1.0.11
Pros
Works well for most of the DWG files we need to access. Some older AutoCAD files will not display correctly, but it works fine for the 2010 and newer files.
Cons
Requires periodic manual updating to the latest version. First, you get a message that the license is invalid and needs to be updated. Follow the link, wait until the 60+ MB download runs, then you have to run the installer twice, because the first time it only uninstalls the program and you then have to manually run the program again to reinstall it. Only takes a few minutes, but this happens every few months, and takes a lot of time if you have dozens of networked computers using the "free" Brave DWG viewer.
Summary
Product does what it claims, but the creator really needs to make the program update in-place and not require going through the installation process MANUALLY twice.
Requires manually linking the program to DWG files. If you have multiple users on the computer, this file association has to be done for each and every user on that computer. It does NOT globally associate the program to the files.
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"Not Free and Only does Wireframe"
Version: Free DWG Viewer 7.1.0.11
Pros
Seems to work.
Cons
Only does Wireframe.
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"Does what it says, allow you to look at .dwg files."
Version: Free DWG Viewer 7.1.0.11
Pros
Pan and zoom are OK.
Cons
Can only view a wireframe of models. 360 view is not as good as I was hoping. Couldn't get a flat on view of the models I was trying to view.
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"IT IS NOT FREE!"
Version: Free DWG Viewer 7.1.0.11
Pros
nada nada nada
Cons
It is called FREE but after 30 days you have to pay or you can't use it anymore! FALSE AND MISLEADING!
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"it does what it says"
Version: Free DWG Viewer 7.1.0.11
Pros
it is free of charge
Cons
does not set file associations automatically
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