DWFX File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
Format Name Design Web Format XPS
File Extension .dwfx
MIME Type model/vnd.dwfx+xps
Based On XPS (XML Paper Specification)
Developed By Autodesk
Primary Use CAD Drawings and 3D Models
Open Format Yes, Partially based on an open standard
Container For 2D and 3D design data
Compression ZIP compression for package contents
Advantages Support for metadata, scalability, precise fidelity
Disadvantages Less common than other CAD formats like DWG or DWF
File Size Usually smaller than DWF due to ZIP compression
Compatibility Supported by various CAD software, notably by Autodesk software
Editing Software Autodesk Design Review, Autodesk AutoCAD
Viewing Software Autodesk Design Review, various web browsers with XPS viewer plugin
Embeddable in Web Yes, through conversion or plugins
Multi-page Support Yes
Vector Support Yes
Metadata Support Yes, can include details about the design files, versioning, author, etc.
3D Support Yes, encapsulates 3D design data
Security Options Possible through XPS features like digital signatures
Interoperability High with software that supports XPS or DWFX format