How to View CAD Files in SharePoint

How to View CAD Files in SharePoint

If your team stores engineering files in SharePoint, CAD Viewer for SharePoint lets you open them directly in the browser instead of downloading them and opening desktop CAD software.

CAD Viewer for SharePoint opening a technical drawing directly in the browser

Select a supported CAD file

Go to your SharePoint document library and select a supported file such as DWG, DXF, STEP, STP, STL, OBJ, or FBX. The add-in works with both 2D drawings and 3D models.

Click View CAD in the command bar

Once the file is selected, click View CAD. The drawing or model opens in a browser-based viewer so you can review it without leaving SharePoint.

Navigate 2D drawings and 3D models

Use the viewer controls to pan, zoom, rotate, and fit the file to the screen. That makes it easier to inspect floor plans, assemblies, and models quickly during reviews.

CAD Viewer for SharePoint showing a 3D model with browser-based navigation controls

Use format-specific tools

For DWG and DXF drawings, you can work with layer controls. For 3D formats, you can orbit around the model, switch views, and use fit-to-view controls to reset the camera quickly.

Common CAD formats you can open

Need help?

If a file does not render as expected, email product@1990quebec.com with the file type, approximate size, and a screenshot of what you see.