DWG / DXF Drawing Information: Inspect First
Inspecting a received drawing before opening helps spot damage or missing layers. This tool reads supported files server-side and summarizes them. Files must stay under 20 MB, results last 60 minutes. Review layers and object counts.
Step by step
- Check size and upload the file.
- Wait while it is read server-side.
- Review layers, objects and extents.
- Note font and xref warnings.
- Download the report within 60 minutes if needed.
Example scenario
A manager sees no furniture layer and one broken xref in an 18 MB file. It holds 2D content only. Findings go to the contractor; after completion she converts the file.
Check your result
Compare layer names with expected disciplines. Implausible extents suggest scale errors. Take broken-xref warnings seriously. Repair and re-upload clean copies.
Frequently asked questions
Repairs the file?
No, reports only.
Why check layers?
Missing layers reveal wrong files.
Unreadable?
Resave in a common version.
3D shown?
Limited; 2D focused.
Open the tool: DWG / DXF Drawing Information →
Keep an original copy before processing your file. Examples are illustrative; results depend on your document.