Intelligently open local DWG files in Chrome with compatibility fallback, quick dimensions, and PDF export.
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Version
1.0.0
updated 25 Apr 2026
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About NovaDraft Smart DWG
NovaDraft Smart DWG (Chrome Extension)
NovaDraft Smart DWG is a local-first Chrome extension for intelligently opening DWG files, adding quick dimensions, and exporting an order sheet PDF.
Features
Open local .dwg files directly in Chrome.
Smart DWG opening flow with built-in compatibility fallback.
Single-select geometry and add quick dimensions (D, R, L, W, H).
Two-point distance measure mode.
Undo the latest dimension annotation.
Fill order information and export a printable PDF order sheet.
Local processing only: files stay on your machine.
Install (Developer Mode)
Open chrome://extensions/.
Enable Developer mode.
Click Load unpacked.
Select this folder:
chrome-extension-novadraft-cad
Click the extension icon to open the app tab.
Package For Distribution
Keep only extension files inside chrome-extension-novadraft-cad.
Zip the folder contents (not the parent folder).
Upload the zip to Chrome Web Store Developer Dashboard.
Main Files
manifest.json: Extension manifest (MV3).
background.js: Opens dwg/index.html when action icon is clicked.
dwg/: CAD app entry page.
assets/: Bundled app JS/CSS.
icons/: Extension icons.
store-assets/: Chrome Web Store promo images.
Privacy
NovaDraft Smart DWG does not upload drawings to external servers during normal use.
See PRIVACY_POLICY.md for full text.