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Work · January 19, 2021

Drawing Navigator

Automatically build CAD drawing database using OCR.

Drawing Navigator launched on January 19, 2021 with 3 votes. The site was still online in September 2026, 5 years on.

What it does

Drawing Navigator automatically builds a database from CAD PDF drawings and adds modern conveniences like search and quick access to legacy drawings. Next to every drawing see the bill-of-materials and where-used links for quick access.

Instantly search PDF drawings and move between them like a map. See where your parts are used and compare revisions easily by linking them to your BOMs.

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