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Or do you ever need to review designs from a personal computer, possibly at home or while on vacation? If you ever find yourself in a situation like this, don’t panic–we have you covered.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.edrawingsviewer.com\u002Fdefault.htm\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fedrawings-615x182-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39573\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fedrawings-615x182-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fedrawings-615x182-1-300x89.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:post-content -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>SolidWorks offers a free and easy solution for you called eDrawings Viewer. The eDrawings Viewer allows you to open eDrawings files, get dimensions, and collaborate with others by using the mark-up capability. Anyone with access to a PC–or even a Mac–will be able to view AutoCAD®, DWG and DXF files, as well as native SolidWorks parts, assemblies, and drawings.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>Downloading eDrawings Viewer is easy and painless. Just visit \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.edrawingsviewer.com\u002F\">the eDrawings Viewer homepage\u003C\u002Fa>, find the appropriate version for your needs, and click Download Now. The entire downloading process takes less than 5 minutes, and you’re done!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>If you need to review designs on the go and you’re not able to access a computer, eDrawings is also available for download for Android and iOS devices. You can learn more about eDrawings features available for mobile devices by visiting \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fsw\u002Fproducts\u002Fedrawings-mobile.htm\">eDrawings Goes Mobile*.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>Once the software has been successfully installed, you can test it by downloading sample drawings from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.edrawingsviewer.com\u002Fed\u002Fedrawings-samples.htm\">our Samples page\u003C\u002Fa> and then opening them in eDrawings Viewer. You can also enhance your eDrawings Viewer knowledge by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.edrawingsviewer.com\u002Fed\u002Ffaq.htm\">reviewing our FAQs\u003C\u002Fa>. If further assistance is required, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.edrawingsviewer.com\u002Fed\u002Fedrawings-support.htm\">Support options are also available\u003C\u002Fa> to you. 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