Asite's 2D online viewer (Universal Web Viewer) is a compact version of our web viewer (requires no plug-ins) optimized for speed and performance as well as cross-platform support. Click here to learn more.
The 2D Online viewer improved interface is available to all Asite CDE users.
Here is a quick comparison of the improvements in Universal Web Viewer with the 5th November 2023 release:
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New
Below are some of the differences you will notice in the updated interface of Universal Web Viewer:
Toggle Side Panel
Includes option to view Thumbnails, Outlines, Bookmarks, Drawing Layers, Signatures if any
Old
At the top left, click the 'Panel' icon.
New
At the bottom left, click the 'Panel' icon.
Text Search
Old
At the top right, click the 'Search' icon.
New
At the bottom right, click the menu icon with three dots on the right side then click the 'Search' icon.
View Controls
Old
At the top left.
New
At the bottom left.
Fit to Width / Fit to Page
Old
From the top left, click on the zoom percentage value then select the 'Fit to width' or 'Fit to page' option as required.
New
From the bottom left, click on the zoom percentage value then select the 'Fit to width' or 'Fit to page' option as required.
Zoom Out / Zoom In
Old
From the top left, click the 'Zoom out' or 'Zoom in' icon as required.
New
From the bottom left, click the 'Zoom out' or 'Zoom in' icon as required.
Measure
Old
For accessing measurement options. From the centre of the viewer's top bar, click the 'Measure' option.
Measure options appear as follows:
New
For accessing measurement options. Click 'View' to see options then select 'Measure' option.
Measure options appear as follows:
Add New Markup
Old
From the top left, click the 'Add new markup' icon.
Markup options appear as follows:
Click 'Annotate' to view related options:
Click 'Shapes' to view related options:
Click 'Insert' to view related options:
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From the bottom right, click the 'Add new markup' icon.
Markup options appear as follows:
Click 'Annotate' to view related options:
Click 'Shapes' to view related options:
Click 'Insert' to show related options:
Save Markup
Old
From the top left, click the 'Save' icon.
New
From the bottom right, click the 'Save' icon.
Open Markup for Edit
Old
From the top left, click the 'Open markup for edit' icon.
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From the bottom right, click the 'Open markup for edit' icon.
Open Markup for Review
Old
From the top left, click the 'Open markup for review' icon.
New
From the bottom right, click the 'Open markup for review' icon.
Consolidate Markup
Old
From the top left, click the 'Consolidate Markup' icon.
New
From the bottom right, click the 'Consolidate Markup' icon.
FAQs
Q1. Will the change in viewer interface impact any of my existing markups, markup stamps, signatures, bookmarks, etc. on different files currently accessible to me? Can I still access all the toolbar options including my saved signatures or stamps from the markup toolbar options?
A1. All your saved markups, markup stamps, signatures, bookmarks, etc. will remain as it is and you can continue accessing them in the new viewer interface. Similarly, you can also continue using your saved signatures or stamps from the markup toolbar options as per the navigation in the new interface.
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