OBJ file visualization is back ! ✨
Some months ago we improved our platform with a custom CAD compression algorithm and we had to disable OBJ.
The format is now enabled back, and in the next steps we will improve the tree navigation, to support, assemblies, groups, and surface detection.
Ever wished the CAD files you view could become real, physical parts? ✨
Now they can — with a new option to order them directly from PCBWay 🛠️
On tablets and desktop devices, look for a new dialog in the top-right corner of our viewer ↗️ — it’s your shortcut to visiting PCBWay or starting an order.
Note: PCBWay is located in China 🇨🇳. Ordering requires sending your CAD file. Please read the “Information” button in the dialog for details.
✨ Small update, big convenience!
We’ve just removed CAPTCHAs for registered users when uploading CAD files.
Enjoy smoother uploads and a cleaner experience—create your free account today!
🔗 https://cad-viewer.com/apps
We regret to inform our community that the fundraising campaign to purchase the AutoCAD (*.dxf) format was not successful. Despite the announcement, only 15€ were received. As a result, we will not be acquiring the OpenCascade plugin at this time.
Finally, please note that we do not sell or reuse your data like most companies. If you want to benefit from a great service, please consider making a small donation.
🚀 Big Update: Faster Loads, Smaller Files!
Our latest update is ready — the new GBKF1000 format is now fully integrated into our CAD Viewer.
✅ Load times are significantly faster
✅ Tests show up to 90% smaller file sizes
✅ No action needed — it's all automatic
⚠️ Note: OBJ support was temporarily disabled during the migration. It’ll be back soon.
Enjoy the upgrade — more improvements are on the way!
We're thrilled to share the first prototype of our custom CAD binary format (GBKF1000), designed to reduce file sizes by up to 80% and improve loading times in our WebGL viewer.
Also, As part of our commitment to open source, we're also releasing parts of the project as free software:
GBKF Core specification: https://gbkf.rsm92.fr
C++ library: https://github.com/rsm-gh/gbkf-core-cpp
Python library: https://github.com/rsm-gh/gbkf-core-python
Share CAD files from any device ! This is how a 24Mb STP file looks in an Iphone SE :ivory_boost: The whole process took less than 1:30 mins !
Would you like free AutoCAD (*.dxf) viewing & conversion? 🚀
A fundraising effort is underway to purchase an OpenCascade plugin for integration into www.CAD-Viewer.com
Donate to make it happen! Even a small contribution can make a big difference! 🌍✨
