2D or 3D on the Go — TurboViewer X
May 29th, 2013Engineers who are always on the run — whether at a client site or traveling on the road — now have a great option for managing CAD drawings on their iPhone or iPad. The TurboViewer X app provides engineers with the ability to view DWG files from an iOS powered mobile device, and it comes at a nice price as well.
TurboViewer X for the iPhone and iPad Features
- Fast Viewing of 2D and 3D Drawings
- Support for DWG and DXF Files
- Multi-touch Navigation, Pan, and Zoom
- Wireframe and Isometric Viewing
- Support for Native and Custom SHX Fonts
- True Type Font Support
- Layer Manager and Layout Support
- Localization Features 14 Different Languages
- Normally Priced for $6.99 at the App Store
AutoCAD files look great within the app, especially on the larger screen real estate of the iPad. TurboViewer X is a universal iOS app, so both iPhone and iPad native versions are included in the download file. In addition to the paid version, a free edition of the app is also available which is great for trying out its functionality.
An AutoCAD Viewer for iOS
In addition to its leveraging of the iOS multi-touch interface features for panning and zooming drawings in 2D and 3D, TurboViewer X also takes advantage of Apple’s iCloud web storage facility for the sharing of files. Dropbox, FTP, and other Cloud-based storage options are also supported.
The developer also provides an online forum for support and sharing tricks of the trade, which is sure to be a boon when trying to figure out an issue when at a client site. The app also includes access to an online wiki help system. Any engineer who regularly uses AutoCAD needs to check out TurboViewer X.
If an app like TurboViewer X sounds like a perfect enhancement to your engineering work, talk to the recruiters at The Talley Group to enhance your career. As one of the leading engineering staffing companies in the Seattle area, they have the staff on hand to help you become the best engineer possible.
