DWG TrueView install and configure process

Last updated: 2026-01-06

The DWG TrueView installation is available for all DTSD devices via Software Center. Users can install DWG TrueView on their own using Software Center, or request the installation from IT support staff. This installation will also include Autodesk Design Review.

Prepare for Installation

Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD must be closed when running the DWG TrueView installation.

Begin installation

  1. Open Software Center

    1. From the Windows Search Bar, Type Software Center

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    2. or Start > Microsoft System Center > Software Center

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    3. In Software Center Applications > Autodesk DWG TrueView 20XX

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    4. Install

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  2. DWG TrueView will begin to install

    1. At first it will download the DWG TrueView package. This might sit at 0% for some time, even though it is working.

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    2. Once the download is complete, the installation process will begin.
  3. Once the installation is complete, Software Center can be closed and you can begin the initialization and configuration steps for DWG TrueView

After DWG TrueView is installed, it must be initialized and configured to properly view and plot WisDOT Civil 3D drawings. Prior to configuring DWG TrueView, the device must be connected to the DOT network, either in-office, or through the VPN.

  1. Run DWG TrueView by double-clicking the DWG TrueView desktop shortcut.

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  2. You may receive the following dialog box.
    1. Select Always reassociate DWG files with DWG TrueView if you do not have Civil 3D or AutoCAD installed.

    2. Select Do not associate DWG Files with DWG TrueView if you have Civil 3D or AutoCAD installed.

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  3. Close DWG TrueView.
  4. Apply group policies to configure DWG TrueView for proper viewing and plotting of WisDOT Civil 3D drawings

    1. From the Windows Search Bar, Type gpupdate /forceEnter

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  5. A Windows command window will open as the group policies are applied.

  6. Once the Windows command window closes, the group policies have been applied and DWG TrueView is ready to use.

After installing DWG TrueView, it must be configured to properly view and plot WisDOT Civil 3D drawings.

  1. Run DWG TrueView by double-clicking the DWG TrueView desktop shortcut.

  2. You may receive the following dialog box.
    1. Select Always reassociate DWG files with DWG TrueView if you do not have Civil 3D or AutoCAD installed.

    2. Select Do not associate DWG Files with DWG TrueView if you have Civil 3D or AutoCAD installed.

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  3. Open any dwg in DWG TrueView.
  4. Tools > Option > Files Tab Expand the Support File Search Path
    1. Add the path: C:\wisdot\stnd\c3d20XX\components\support (XX for versions 18 or 20) to the top of the Support File Search Path
  5. Expand the and Printer Support File Path/Printer Configuration Search Path
    1. Add the path: C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D20XX\Appdata\Plotters
  6. Expand the and Printer Support File Path/Printer Description File Search Path
    1. Add the path: C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D20XX\Appdata\Plotters\PMPFiles
  7. Expand the and Printer Support File Path/Plot Style Table Search Path
    1. Add the path: C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D20XX\Appdata\Plotters\PlotStyles

  8. Close DWG Trueview.

Info: Multiple search paths can be added to each of these sections to accommodate other configurations that may be needed.