Press release
For immediate release
16th January 2025
JETCAM releases update to free CAD Viewer with enhanced interface
New features include directory count and right click options
JETCAM, a leading provider of advanced manufacturing software, today announced an update to its free CAD Viewer, offering users an enhanced experience with several new features. The updated CAD Viewer is a free tool that allows for viewing of all major 2D CAD files on a PC.
The new release focuses on improving usability and providing users with more control over their files. Key enhancements include:
- Folder and File Count Display: The selected folder and the number of files within that folder are now displayed at the top of the screen. This provides users with a clear overview of the directory they are working in.
- Window Position and Size Memory: The CAD Viewer will now remember the size and position of the window, especially if located on a screen left of the main screen. This is useful for users who often use multiple monitors or have a preferred viewing configuration.
- Improved Handling of Temporary Files: If a CAD file is opened from an application such as email, which copies the file to a temporary location, the CAD Viewer will now automatically copy this file to c:\temp and open it from that location. This ensures the file is accessible and prevents issues with opening files from temporary locations that are sometimes inaccessible to the user.
- New Right-Click Option on Thumbnails: A new right-click option on thumbnails now allows users to open the file directly in File Explorer. This enables users to perform other file management functions like opening in a different app, copying, or deleting.
The JETCAM CAD Viewer is a lightweight tool that requires little memory or hard disk space. It is designed to be installed alongside existing CAD/CAM software to provide a fast, one-click viewing of CAD files. The viewer is free, 'as is' and without warranty. It can be installed on an unlimited number of computers.
Other features of the JETCAM CAD Viewer include:
- No adverts, spyware, or malware and does not require an internet connection.
- Small memory footprint, running around 40MB.
- Simple tree view for local and mapped network drives.
- Thumbnail images of all recognised 2D CAD files, including JETCAM JGF component files, DWG, DXF and IGES.
- Can be set to be default viewer: During installation, you can choose if you want the CAD Viewer to be the default viewer for any of the supported file formats.
- Measurement rules showing scale of part.
- Pan and zoom with the mouse.
Martin Bailey, Managing Director of JETCAM, said; "The CAD Viewer is an essential install for anyone that regularly needs to view common CAD files. It installs within seconds, needs no configuration, and is extremely quick to use and navigate. This update makes it even more useful and user-friendly."
The JETCAM CAD Viewer does not require any CAD packages to be installed to display thumbnail images. It is compatible with Windows 10 or above, and requires 52MB of hard disk space, and XGA graphics (1024x768) or above.
The updated version of the JETCAM CAD Viewer is available for immediate download. More information is available on the JETCAM website.
Download the CAD Viewer Hi-res screenshot