CADdirect

CADdirect comes in handy when you need to adjust the parameters within projects created by AutoCAD, without needing to actually run this large app.

This utility is meant for those who are familiarized with CAD commands and operations, otherwise its GUI might seem too crowded and overwhelming due to the numerous supported functions.

You need to start by loading the file you are interested in, such as DWG, DXF, DWF, DGN, RDL, CEL or DAE, then explore its contents without restrictions.

Right away, you can draw a wide variety of shapes, such as lines, circles, arcs, ellipses, blocks, rectangles, or freehand objects - each of these elements can be resized, rotated and scaled according to your necessities. You also get to insert 3D shapes when using CADdirect, like boxes, cones, pyramids, spheres, wedges, domes, dishes and so on.

Another helpful feature is that you can import other CAD elements by loading STL, OBJ, DAE, or DXF files, then choose the visual style that best highlights your project (wireframe, realistic, hidden, shade, sketch and others).

Last but not least, you can attach text messages and signatures to your CAD file, then adjust the font type and size as you see fit.

When you are fully satisfied with your work, you can export your marked drawing to one of the many supported formats: PDF, SVG, BMP, WMF, EMF, DWF, STL, DAE or DGN.

You can also save your entire project as DWG or DXF, while also specifying which version of AutoCAD you are planning to use to open these files.

CADdirect can provide you with all the required tools to not only preview, but also modify your AutoCAD-related projects. Even though the plethora of features might initially scare you off, they are bound to impress you in the long run.