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:
Old
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 top left, click on 'Panel' icon.
New
At bottom left, click on 'Panel' icon.
Text Search
Old
At top right, click on 'Search' icon.
New
At bottom right, click on the menu icon with three dots at right side then click on 'Search' icon.
View Controls
Old
At top left.
New
At bottom left.
Fit to Width / Fit to Page
Old
From top left, click on the zoom percentage value then select 'Fit to width' or 'Fit to page' option as required.
New
From bottom left, click on the zoom percentage value then select 'Fit to width' or 'Fit to page' option as required.
Zoom Out / Zoom In
Old
From top left, click on 'Zoom out' or 'Zoom in' icon as required.
New
From bottom left, click on 'Zoom out' or 'Zoom in' icon as required.
Measure
Old
For accessing measurement options. From the center for viewer top bar, click on 'Measure' option.
Measure options appear as follows:
New
For accessing measurement options. Click on 'View' to see available options then select 'Measure' option.
Measure options appear as follows:
Add New Markup
Old
From the top left, click on 'Add new markup' icon.
Markup options appear as follows:
Click on 'Annotate' to view related options:
Click on 'Shapes' to view related options:
Click on 'Insert' to view related options:
New
From the bottom right, click on 'Add new markup' icon.
Markup options appear as follows:
Click on 'Annotate' to view related options:
Click on 'Shapes' to view related options:
Click on 'Insert' to show related options:
Save Markup
Old
From the top left, click on 'Save' icon.
New
From the bottom right, click on 'Save' icon.
Open Markup for Edit
Old
From the top left, click on 'Open markup for edit' icon.
New
From the bottom right, click on 'Open markup for edit' icon.
Open Markup for Review
Old
From the top left, click on 'Open markup for review' icon.
New
From the bottom right, click on 'Open markup for review' icon.
Consolidate Markup
Old
From the top left, click on 'Consolidate Markup' icon.
New
From the bottom right, click on '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 new interface.
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