Comparison of CAD, CAM, and CAE file viewers


This is an overview of notable viewers for files, that are produced by Computer aided design, Computer-aided manufacturing and Computer-aided engineering applications.

Comparison of notable CAD/CAM/CAE file viewers

ApplicationLatest stable releaseDeveloper3D support?Runs on POSIX style systems?Runs on Windows?Other platforms?Open source?User Interface LanguageSupported format
Caddie14Advanced Computer Solutions ENDXF, DWG, DRW
progeCAD Viewer DWG 2009progeCADENDWG, DXF
VariCAD Viewer2019 v2.03VariCADLinuxEN, DE, JP, PT, CNDWG, DXF, STEP
WorkXPlore 3D1.7 Sescoi EN, FR, DE, ES, IT, JP, CNDWG, DXF, IGES, STEP, STL, UNISURF, 3D WorkNC, XDW, Parasolid, SolidWorks, Pro/E, Catia V4, Catia V5, UGS, ISO toolpaths, CADDS, Solid Edge
LibreCAD2.0.6 LibreCAD CN, EN, ES, FR, DE, HU, IT, JP, RU, otherDXF