DWGExplorer
DWG PRODUCTIVITY

Master the whole drawing from a single table

DWGExplorer turns DWG content into a working view: find, filter, select, clone, copy or delete objects with fewer clicks and better context.

Table view of entities and properties
Multiple selection, reverse selection and filter by selection
Excel, cloning and direct actions on the drawing
DWGExplorer exploration table with drawing data.
WHAT'S INCLUDED

Features built for fast work on real entities

Advanced search

Find elements by type, layer, color, linetype, text or block attributes without combing through the drawing by hand.

Filter by column and by selection

Show only what is selected, what is not selected or the whole drawing, depending on the analysis you need.

Two-way selection

Select from the table or from the drawing and cross-check both views to review exactly the same objects.

Copy, delete and clone

Run direct actions on visible or selected subsets, with confirmation for destructive operations.

Refresh data

Reload the drawing state after large-scale changes or when you want to restart the in-memory analysis.

Excel, exactly as you see it

Export only visible columns and, where relevant, only selected records to get useful reports from minute one.

KEY CAPABILITIES

Explore, filter and edit drawing data in one place

EXPLORE

See the drawing as a structured database

Exploration gathers the relevant information for each object and shows it in a clear table, ready for searches, filters and structured review.

Double-click to zoom automatically to the object or the selected set
Temporarily minimize the form to gain drawing space
DWGExplorer exploration table with drawing data.
SELECTION AND ACTIONS

Work on complex sets without losing precision

Select all visible records, mark items from the drawing, zoom to the selection with the magnifier and step through objects one by one for review.

Zoom to the whole selection and step through selected elements
Clear the selection to restart any analysis workflow
Zoom tools for the selection in DWGExplorer.
BLOCKS, CLONING AND EXCEL

Use attributes, cloning and export from the same panel

Show block attributes in the table, clone the template object and export exactly the view you are working with.

Choose the visible columns before exporting
Option to prompt for attributes when cloning a block, set in the configuration
In ZWCAD, apply the block properties tables of AutoCAD dynamic blocks
Excel export button in DWGExplorer.
WORKFLOW

How it works in a real review task

01

Explore the drawing

Load the table with all entities and get ready to read the whole model.

02

Filter and locate

Use columns, attributes and selection states to keep only the relevant subset.

03

Review on the drawing

Zoom to the object or set, check the visual context and step through the selection.

04

Export or act

Export to Excel, or copy, clone or delete the elements you have validated.

FAQ

Get answers to the key questions before you try DWGExplorer

Can I export only what I see on screen?

Yes. The export respects the visible columns and, if there is an active selection, it can be limited to those records.

Is selection only done from the table?

No. You can also mark in the list what is selected in the drawing and combine it with the filter by selection.

What happens when I delete entities?

DWGExplorer asks for confirmation and leaves “No” as the default option, to prevent mistakes in a destructive operation.

Can it be used to review blocks with attributes?

Yes. You can show attributes in the table and use them as search or filter criteria.

Can I use the block properties tables of AutoCAD dynamic blocks in ZWCAD?

Yes. ZWCAD keeps the properties table of dynamic blocks created in AutoCAD, but it does not let you use it. DWGExplorer for ZWCAD, from version 1.1.1, opens it from the block's shortcut menu and applies the row you choose: visibility state, dynamic parameters and attributes. In AutoCAD and BricsCAD this feature is already built in.

Try the most immediate part of DWGExplorer on your own drawings

If your priority is reviewing, finding and acting on entities faster, this page best shows how much time the product saves.

Full 30-day trial · Perpetual license for €199.