ABViewer Enterprise 15.2

ABViewer Enterprise 15.2

ABViewer Enterprise is a powerful, versatile, and affordable universal CAD viewer, converter, and measurement tool for Windows. It supports an exceptionally broad range of 2D and 3D file formats, allowing users to open, examine, measure, annotate, and convert technical drawings and models. Its strength lies in its combination of viewing capabilities, precise measurement tools, batch conversion, and the ability to perform basic editing and printing. The “Enterprise” edition includes all available modules, offering the most comprehensive feature set for professional use.

It serves as an essential utility for departments like procurement, quality assurance, manufacturing, and sales that need to interact with technical data but lack access to expensive, specialized CAD software.

Key Features & Capabilities

ABViewer Enterprise is a multi-purpose toolbox for handling technical graphics and CAD data.

Core Viewing & Analysis:

1. Universal File Format Support:

   • 2D Formats: AutoCAD DWG/DXF (up to latest versions), DWF, HPGL, PLT, SVG, PDF, and raster images (TIFF, JPEG, PNG, etc.).

   • 3D Formats: STEP, IGES, STL, OBJ, 3DS, VRML, Parasolid (X_T), SAT, and many more.

   • Native CAD: Can view and convert files from SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA, NX, Creo, and others via built-in converters.

2. Precise Measurement & Inspection:

   • 2D & 3D Measurement: Perform linear, angular, radial, diameter, and area/perimeter measurements. In 3D mode, measure distances, angles, and radii between points, edges, and faces.

   • Sectioning & Views: Create cross-sections of 3D models to view internal details. Generate standard 2D drawing views (top, front, side, isometric) from 3D models.

   • Compare Drawings: Visually highlight differences between two versions of a 2D DWG/DXF drawing.

3. Editing & Markup Tools:

   • Basic Drawing Editing (for DWG/DXF): Add text, dimensions, lines, shapes, and hatches. Modify existing entities. This goes beyond simple markup.

   • Redlining & Annotations: Add comments, clouds, and leaders directly onto the file.

   • Batch Processing & Conversion: Convert hundreds of files between different formats in one operation (e.g., DWG to PDF, STEP to STL). A major time-saving feature.

4. Printing & Output:

   • Advanced Printing: Tiled printing, scaling, and optimized output for large-format plotters.

   • Export to Raster & Vector: Export views to high-resolution images or vector formats (PDF, SVG).

   • 3D PDF Creation: Generate interactive 3D PDF documents from 3D models.

🖥️ System Requirements

ABViewer is designed to run well on standard business PCs. The minimum system requirements are Windows 7 SP1 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 (32-bit or 64-bit), a 1 GHz processor, 2 GB of RAM, 500 MB of free disk space, and a display with 1024×768 resolution.

For recommended professional use, especially when working with large 3D assemblies or complex DWG files, a system with Windows 10/11 (64-bit), a multi-core processor, 4-8 GB of RAM, a graphics card with basic 3D acceleration, and an SSD will ensure smooth performance.