Audience
Professionals seeking an application for viewing, printing and converting plotter files generated by their CAD program
About ViewCompanion
ViewCompanion Standard is an application for viewing, printing and converting plotter files generated by your CAD program or plotter driver. ViewCompanion can open PLT plotter files using HPGL, HP-GL/2, KIPGL, HP-RTL and Calcomp formats. In addition to plotter files it can view, print and convert Adobe PDF, CGM, Autodesk DWF and Gerber files. One of the most important features is the ability to convert the viewed file into other formats. ViewCompanion can convert your files into several different formats. You may measure distances and areas using ViewCompanion's precise measurement tools with snap to drawing geometry. If your drawings are not in original scale (1:1) you may calibrate the measurement tools to provide correct results. Use ViewCompanion to annotate your files with markup elements like stamps, revision clouds, text notes, dimension lines, area measurements, barcodes, symbols, images and more.
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Input:
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ViewCompanion Premium
ViewCompanion Premium is a powerful Windows application for viewing, printing, converting, annotating and measuring technical drawings and documents.
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Users can convert drawings and documents to PDF, PDF/A, DXF, TIFF, PNG and several other output formats. Batch conversion and batch printing tools make it easy to process large collections of files, while command-line support can be used for integration with scripts and scheduled tasks.
ViewCompanion Premium also includes markup and measurement tools. Add text, symbols, stamps, barcodes, images, dimensions and other annotations directly to supported files.
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Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
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Company Information
Software Companions
Founded: 1997
Norway
www.softwarecompanions.com/viewcomp.html
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Cloud
Windows
Training
Documentation
Support
Online
ViewCompanion Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does ViewCompanion work with?
ViewCompanion works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does ViewCompanion support in their product?
ViewCompanion supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does ViewCompanion offer?
ViewCompanion offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does ViewCompanion integrate with?
ViewCompanion integrates with: Adobe Document Cloud, AutoCAD, and Citrix Endpoint Management.
Q: What type of training does ViewCompanion provide?
ViewCompanion provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: Does ViewCompanion offer a free trial?
Yes, ViewCompanion offers a free trial.
