PC .dwg file

What application created it? If there's a Mac equivalent application or one that can read the file type then you would need to obtain that software. There are a few utilities that can display a .dwg file. You can search for "autocad" at VersionTracker or MacUpdate to find them. There are CAD applications for the Mac, but not AutoCad.

Hi CapnMike,

You can view AutoCad DWG files on a MacBook (or any Intel based Mac). It would require though that you install MS Windows XP using either:

BootCamp - http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/

or Parallels - http://www.parallels.com/

Once installed the you can download and install a free DWG viewer from here - http://www.infograph.com/products/dwgviewer/

Kryten

I don't think you'll find a similar program for OS X. A .dwg file is a CAD drawing file. As I said there are some utilities that may read the file, but I doubt there's anything like the Window's application.

You cannot run Window's applications on a Mac unless you use virtualization software such as Parallels Desktop for Mac or VM Fusion. You can also dual-boot an Intel Mac using OS X or Windows by using the Boot Camp software (Utilities folder.) You need a legal copy of Windows XP with Service Pak 2.

There's a free viewer for OS X - eDrawings Viewer and a couple of commercial products - Microspot's DWG Viewer. Concepts Unlimited is a CAD application (quite expensive.) All at VersionTracker or MacUpdate.

Yup, unfortunately you will need to install Windows XP which you can buy from any computer retail store or online store.

As Kappy mentioned in his previous post, if you are going to go down the BootCamp route then you must ensure that the copy of Windows XP come with Service Pack 2.

Kryten

There's a free viewer for OS X - eDrawings Viewer

Excellent find there Kappy 😉

Kryten

You will have to purchase a legal copy of Windows XP. Yes, you install the entire Windows operating system. You can find out more about Boot Camp here.

Hey, guys. The el cheapo (but very good) Turbocad For Mac can import many autocad .dwg files - http://www.turbocad.com/Products/MacProducts/tabid/117/Default.aspx

http://www.architosh.com/ is a good source for information about this sort of stuff.

Cheers

Rod