JTB DWG Columns for Explorer Free
JTB World Inc.JTB DWG Columns for Explorer Free
JTB World Inc.DWG Columns freeware shows the DWG and DXF version in Explorer columns or in file dialog boxes within Autodesk® AutoCAD® or other applications.
Free
Show the DWG version in Explorer columns or even in file dialog boxes within Autodesk® AutoCAD® or other applications.
Sort files in Windows Explorer/File Explorer based on version.
No need to have AutoCAD installed. That means that everyone at your company can see this information.
Supported extensions are DWG, BAK, DWT, DWS, SV$ in any DWG file version as well as DXF.
InfoTip (ToolTip) with the DWG or DXF version can also be seen when hovering over a file.
Product page with more details: http://jtbworld.com/dwg-columns-for-explorer
This product is not running as an app within AutoCAD and does not include a Ribbon panel. Elevated user privileges are required to install this product. This app is a custom installer. Restart of Windows is required after installation.
A full version is available with more properties available. The columns can show the version of the DWG file, up to 30 custom properties, title, subject, author, comments, created, hyperlink base, keywords, last saved by, last updated, revision number, DWG Editing Time, DWG Created By (can for example show AutoCAD 2017 or Inventor 2017), DWG ID (for example ACAD0001409 making it possible to see the difference between a drawing created in AutoCAD or Autodesk® AutoCAD® Architecture. ODA can show for a DWG created with the Open Design Alliance API), DWG Reg (Version in the registry, for example, 210 that stands for R21.0) and DWG Build (AutoCAD build number, for example, N5200x64).
30-day trial of the full version: DWG Columns for Explorer Trial
Note: This app uses a custom installer (and not the standard App Store installer).
Details
Operating system
Release date
Aug 5, 2015
Last updated
Mar 16, 2026
Version
5.1.0
Language
Compatible with
ACD
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
MAP
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
RVT
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
CIV3D
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
ACAD_E
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
ADSTPR
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Certifications
Digitally signed
Capabilities
Interior design
Building design
Blocks
Architectural design
Structural design
Interoperability
Documentation
Electrical design
MEP
General utilities
Mechanical design
Analysis and simulation
Facility management
Tags
Land development
Scheduling
Administration
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What else should I know about this product?
For further documentation visit JTB World's DWG Columns page https://jtbworld.com/dwg-columns-for-explorer
NOTE: If you previously installed the Paid or Trial version of this software, then you must uninstall it for the Free version to work properly.
Are there any known issues with this product?
DXF is not supported on Windows XP.
Is there additional support information provided?
For support visit ourContact page.
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