Print3D supports DWG and DXF files

We have added support for DWG and DXF files in all our free plug-ins and standalone software. Now Print3D customers can obtain physical parts described in DWG and DXF files even if their CAD software is unable to display the 3D model to them.

Take Solid Edge for example. Solid Edge is unable to read 3D data from the DWG file. But a Solid Edge user can use our free Print3D Solid Edge add-in to read the DWG file and create an instant offline quote without transmitting the DWG data across the internet. If he proceeds to save the quote and place an order, the DWG data will be transmitted in encrypted form securely to a Print3D facility and he will get a physical part in the mail the next day.

So if someone sends you a DWG file containing 3D objects Print3D will build a physical part for you even if you cannot see it in your CAD software. However, if you want to see the contents of the DWG file or edit the 3D objects in it you can simply open it in our free Print3D standalone application and use its editing tools. The Print3D standalone shows you the build lines exactly how they will appear on your physical part. You may want to reorient your part to prevent the build lines from interfering with a particular feature. Or since DWG files are unitless you may want to scale it to a different unit.

All this wonderful software for free. Enjoy!!