Modern teams work everywhere. The 3D eDrawings ecosystem reflects that:
The eDrawings Viewer supports a staggering array of file formats. Native support for .SLDPRT, .SLDASM, and .SLDDRW (SOLIDWORKS) is a given, but the tool also opens: 3d edrawings viewer
A QC inspector receives a drawing package. They open the 3D model on a laptop next to the CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine). They use the "Measure" tool to validate a complex radius on the physical part against the digital twin. Modern teams work everywhere
| Tool | Cost | Editing | SOLIDWORKS native support | Markup | |------|------|---------|---------------------------|--------| | eDrawings Viewer | Free | No | Yes | Basic | | Fusion 360 Viewer | Free | No | No (import only) | No | | Autodesk Viewer | Free (limited) | No | No (requires conversion) | Yes | | SOLIDWORKS Viewer | Discontinued | No | Yes | No | | FreeCAD | Free | Yes | Limited import | Limited | They open the 3D model on a laptop