# A360 - View CAD files

> Mobile CAD viewer and collaboration tool for architects, engineers, and designers. (iPhone/iPad app by Autodesk.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a360-view-cad-files/id874184071 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Autodesk](https://appshunter.io/developer/295089690)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.48/5 from 1,152 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 155 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish and 2 more
- Released: 2014-06-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a360-view-cad-files/id874184071/reviews.md

## What is A360?

Autodesk A360 was designed specifically for architects, engineers and designers to view, comment and markup 2D & 3D designs. With over 100 CAD and additional file formats supported, A360 allows you to upload and view any file you have, no matter what software you used to create it. Whether you’re at the office, or doing fieldwork, you can take A360 with you and stay up-to-date with your projects.

What's so great about A360?

View 2D & 3D CAD models:
• View over 50 different CAD file formats including: AutoCAD (DWG), DWF, Inventor (IPT, IAM, IDW), Revit (RVT), SolidWorks (SLDPRT, SLDASM, ASM), Navisworks (NWD, NWC), CATIA (CATPART, CATPRODUCT), Fusion 360 (F3D) and more
• Upload and view design files from email attachments
• Upload and view files from Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud, Buzzsaw, etc.

Navigate large-scale models:
• Isolate and view object properties 
• Navigate model parts and layers 
• Measure the distance, angle or area between points in your drawing
• Intuitive touch-based navigation including: zoom, pan, orbit and rotate 3D models

Communicate with your clients, colleagues and others all-in-one place:
• Review & markup your designs for easy collaboration
• Comment directly on your designs and keep track of changes 
• Invite new members to join your project in progress and collaborate on designs
• Take and upload photos directly from the device to your account to document work progress

Track project status anytime, anywhere:
• Cloud-based storage with offline data access
• Online and offline workflows, allowing you and your team to always stay up-to-date with recent changes and updates

Optional Access
+ Storage: Store offline data if needed, so you can view your data anywhere, anytime
+ Photos: Access files or data stored on your device to view, share and markup
+ Camera: Take pictures such as drawings with app
A360 will still function even if a user does not give permissions to access these functions.

## Key features

- View over 100 CAD file formats
- Navigate large-scale 2D & 3D models
- Measure distances, angles, and areas
- Review and markup designs
- Comment directly on designs
- Cloud storage with offline access
- Project status tracking

## What do users think of A360?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Powerful visualization and collaboration tool
- 👍 Useful for field work and project management
- 🤝 Enables seamless sharing and communication
- 💡 Helpful for teaching and training

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable at times
- 🔒 Concerns about data security and privacy
- 🤔 Overcomplicated and difficult to use
- 📥 Issues with file uploads and compatibility

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and sign-out issues
- Inability to view hidden objects in Fusion 360 files
- Inconsistent performance across devices and OS versions
- Errors when trying to upload or preview certain files

**Most requested features**

- Ability to view plans, elevations, and sections
- More file type support (e.g. CATIA)
- Dimensioning and markup tools
- Offline file access and viewing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a360-view-cad-files/id874184071/reviews.md

### 1/5 — One more reason to dislike Autodesk

*2023-01-24, version 3.7.0*

As with everything Autodesk does they overcomplicate and over integrate everything.  
All I want to do is look at a file from my phone.  That’s it.  I don’t want to edit, track changes build a team on the web etc etc.  just look at it.

### 3/5 — Buggy

*2023-01-04, version 3.7.0*

When the app keeps me signed in I love it. There are a few other bugs but lately it just won’t keep me signed in for daily work! Fix that issue and I’ll add another star for sure

### 5/5 — Awesome Tool

*2022-12-30, version 3.7.0*

My team can see my CAD drawings on their IPads and look at the file in 3D it’s simple to use and you can measure from the app!

### 4/5 — Was working great until IOS 16 update

*2022-10-03, version 3.7.0*

Amazing program but as soon as i updated to IOS 16 it turned all my model gray unless i hold them down. Hope they fix the issue.

### 5/5 — Powerful

*2022-08-01, version 3.6.0*

I use the software as a hobbyist. It takes time to get proficient, but we’ll worth the time investment. The program is flexible and allows solutions by many paths. I do not always accomplish the end result most elegantly, but I can get there one way or another. I was doing 2D CNC, then 3D CNC, then 3D  prints. The cam programs offer lots of options to get the job done. I like the info boxes that pop up for guidance. I run the Makerspace at the local library and help patrons design their 3D and CNC projects. Without Fusion360, a lot of their goals wouldn’t be reached.

### 3/5 — Upload issue

*2022-06-30, version 3.6.0*

The app was working for me a week ago on my iphone 13, now whenever I try and upload a dwf file the upload fails every time. I have tried multiple dwf files, even ones that I was previously able to upload. I have tried removing the app and reinstalling. I have also tried saving the file directly to my phone and uploading it that way, same issue.

### 5/5 — Idea Sharing

*2021-10-03, version 3.5.4*

Engineers and designers, almost by default, share ideas using diagrams, pictures, drawings and sketches.  Go into any engineer’s office and likely there is a white board (occasionally chalk) covered in equations and sketches.

I find this app very useful for that purpose.

### 3/5 — More file types

*2021-06-29, version 3.5.4*

Great app, very powerful. Just would like to see it be able to open assemblies better in different file types.

### 1/5 — When was this last updated?

*2021-06-01, version 3.5.4*

This app needs a profuse amount of work… I have 14Gbs. of files ranging between 2D and 3D project files such as parts, plans and assemblies. Nothing 3D works. I am using an iPad and loading from iCloud Drive and Google Drive. Absolutely nothing is responding. Also, can’t create folders and name them. A constant error stops me from doing something as basic as that. Very expensive drafting software that is unintuitive, with dated iPhone and iPad apps that are unreliable… Good image Autodesk. *-* 

If this changes and gets resolved, I’ll be happy to update my review.

### 3/5 — Don’t bother unless you don’t have AutoCAD mobile

*2021-02-28, version 3.5.3*

If you don’t have AutoCAD mobile, this is useful, with limitations.

Unless you’re in an office, all this does is let you view .dwg files, something you can already do in ACAD. You can’t export them to PDF for sharing, either.

Simpler to load your plans as PDF files, mark them up in a PDF editor and share them on the site as needed, email them... And you can share the PDF files with a flash drive or airdrop in the field, no internet needed.

Kinda wondering if this was a solution out looking for a problem.

## Frequently asked questions about A360

### What is A360 used for?

A360 is designed for architects, engineers, and designers to view, comment on, and markup 2D and 3D CAD files. It supports over 100 file formats and allows for seamless collaboration and project tracking, even when offline.

### What file formats does A360 support?

The app supports a wide range of CAD file formats, including AutoCAD (DWG), DWF, Inventor (IPT, IAM, IDW), Revit (RVT), SolidWorks (SLDPRT, SLDASM, ASM), Navisworks (NWD, NWC), CATIA (CATPART, CATPRODUCT), and Fusion 360 (F3D), among others.

### Is A360 free to use?

Yes, A360 is a free application. It does not have any associated costs for downloading or using its core features.

### Can I use A360 offline?

Yes, A360 offers cloud-based storage with offline data access. This allows you to view your design files and work on them even without an internet connection.

### How does collaboration work in A360?

You can invite colleagues and clients to collaborate on projects directly within the app. Users can review and markup designs, add comments, and track changes in real-time, facilitating efficient communication and project progress.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 3.8.1 — 2023-04-07

Bug fixes and stabilization.

### 3.8.0 — 2023-03-24

Bug fixes and stabilization.

### 3.7.1 — 2023-02-13

Bug fixes and stabilization.

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