At a glance
| Vendor | Gstarsoft |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows |
| Native / common formats | DWG/DXF, PDF plot |
| Typical domains | Shop floor, Contractor review, Archiving |
What it is & Core Architecture
DWG FastView Plus is the specialized Windows desktop edition of the FastView ecosystem, tailored for quantity surveyors, procurement estimators, production supervisors, and QA inspectors who need ultra-fast DWG viewing, high-precision quantity takeoff measurements, drawing comparison, and batch printing without needing a full CAD authoring license.
Where it is used in Industry
Deployed across construction cost estimation departments, manufacturing shop-floor terminals, and government plan-review offices to equip non-drafting staff with legal, high-speed DWG access.
Learning curve and getting started
Takes less than 30 minutes to master. Features a simplified Ribbon interface focused on Measure, Markup, Compare, Count Blocks, and Batch Plot.
Commercial Licensing & TCO Reality
Allows enterprises to avoid buying expensive full CAD seats for staff who only view, measure, count blocks, and print drawings—cutting software expenditure by up to 90% for viewing-only roles.
Ecosystem, Standards & Interoperability
Supports DWG/DXF (R14–R2027), PDF vector overlays, automatic block counting with one-click Excel export, dual-drawing visual diff comparison, and multi-frame automatic batch plotting.
Common Engineering Pitfalls & Best Practices
Ensure measurement scale factors are calibrated when measuring inside un-scaled detail callouts or non-1:1 Model Space details.
Core terminology & workflows (3)
Frequently asked questions (3)
What are the advantages of FastView Plus over standard FastView?
FastView Plus is a high-performance Windows desktop application designed to handle extremely large DWG assemblies and run batch plotting and audit diagnostics.
How do I configure batch printing with specific plot styles?
Open the Batch Plot utility, select multiple drawings, load your enterprise .ctb file, select target printer/PDF generator, and run.
Can I merge markups from different team members in FastView Plus?
Yes. FastView Plus can load multiple markup layers on top of a single base drawing, allowing you to merge annotations into a master revision list.