Opening DWG Files

In Bentley View, you can work directly in a DWG file. Once you choose a DWG file to open, Bentley View automatically enables the DWG workmode. Bentley View also automatically detects the release version of the DWG file (for example, 2004). When you make changes to the DWG file, they are saved in the same release version.

Note: Password-protected DWG files can be opened in Bentley View. When you attempt to open a password-protected file, a dialog prompts you to enter the password.