Current Versions Available
There are typically two versions of the program available. The even numbered ones are "stable" and include the OpenDWG libraries. The odd numbered versions are typically labeled "experimental" and usually have a single letter after the version number. These versions include code that is not completely tested but are released for review and comment from existing users willing to test new features. For instance the 0.97x series have HPGL output enabled, but this feature is not tested for the simple reason that I don't own a serial pen plotter. Experimental versions now include the OpenDWG libraries in addition to the source code
Qt3 based systems - Lx-Viewer 1.0.2
The latest version of Lx-Viewer advances on the Qt2 version with the following features:
- Full English help manual accessible within the program
- Open, view and save all DWG versions from AutoCAD version 2.5 to 2002
- Open, view and save all DXF versions from AutoCAD version 2.5 to 2002
- Save as BMP or PNG image formats
- Save as SVG 1.0 vector file format
- View, pan and zoom the file
- Interactive internal command line with extensive commands
- Command aliasing using PGP file format to store settings.
- Full command history
- Drawing auditing functions
- Drawing reporting functions
- Batch plotting and batch conversion abilities for drawings
- Print or plot to a Postscript printer at up to 600dpi or to file.
- Support for all Unix/Linux based systems running Qt3 (all modern distributions)
- Support for Windows 32bit based systems
- Change layer states (on/off, freeze/thaw, etc) with a full layer dialog
- Fully implemented paperspace/model space toggle
- Ability to select among various paperspace layouts for AutoCAD2000 drawings
- External command line help feedback
- External command line switch options
It's hoped 1.1 will add to this with
- Italian help manual
- German help manual
- RML Redline Markup support
- DWFTM support
Qt2 based systems - Lx-Viewer 0.96
The last Qt2 version for older systems has the following abilities:
- Full English help manual accessible within the program
- Open, view and save all DWG versions from AutoCAD version 2.5 to 2002
- Open, view and save all DXF versions from AutoCAD version 2.5 to 2002
- Save as BMP or XPM image formats
- View, pan and zoom the file
- Print or plot to a Postscript printer or to file
- Support for all Unix/Linux based systems running Qt2
- Change layer states (on/off, freeze/thaw, etc) with a full layer dialog
- Fully implemented paperspace/model space toggle
- Ability to select among various paperspace layouts for AutoCAD2000 drawings