CGM Viewer API for Android - Render Vector Metafiles

Computer Graphics Metafile is an ISO standard for vector graphics, defined in ISO/IEC 8632. CGM files hold technical illustrations that must stay sharp at any scale, which is why aviation manuals, defense documentation and engineering publications still use the format.

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud makes those illustrations available on Android. A metafile is rendered as PNG, JPG, PDF or HTML, and because the source is vector data, zooming into a detail keeps the linework clean. The Android SDK for Java, added by one line in a Maven or Gradle build, carries sample code, so a maintenance app can show CGM diagrams after a short integration.

A field technician does not always work inside a custom app. When an illustration arrives as a plain attachment, the free online GroupDocs.Viewer app opens it in a phone browser at no cost and with nothing to install.

More than 180 formats are reachable through the same requests, so the manuals, parts lists and drawings around a CGM file are covered as well. Output quality can be judged against your own files during a free trial, and every call is listed in the API Explorer.


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CGM Viewer API for Android - Render Vector Metafiles

View CGM and other Popular Formats for Free

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How to view CGM file online

  • Select the file by clicking the CGM App or simply drag & drop a CGM file.
  • Click the Open button to upload and view CGM file.
  • That is all! You can view your CGM document online.

Frequently Asked Questions

What file formats are supported by GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs support a wide range of file formats including PDF, Word, Excel, and more.

What features does GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud offer?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud provides various features, such as zooming, paging, searching within documents, text selection, and rendering options. You can render specific pages, generate document thumbnails, or even render documents as images.

Are there SDKs available for GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs?

Yes, GroupDocs provides SDKs for various programming languages to simplify the integration and utilization of Viewer Cloud APIs in your applications.

How can I integrate GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud into my application?

Integration is done through APIs provided by GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud. The service offers APIs for different programming languages and platforms, making it convenient for developers to incorporate document viewing capabilities into their applications or websites.

Is there a limit on the number of document views I can generate using GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs offer flexible limits on the number of document views based on your subscription plan. Contact GroupDocs support for more details on view limits.

What document formats does GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud support?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud supports a wide range of document formats, including PDF, Microsoft Word (DOC, DOCX), Excel (XLS, XLSX), PowerPoint (PPT, PPTX), images (JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF), and more.

How secure is the document viewing process in GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud ensures a secure document viewing process with data encryption, secure protocols, and adherence to data protection standards.

What is involved in rendering CGM illustrations from Android code?

Three things: the Java SDK in your build file, the drawing placed in storage, and one render request. Illustrations come back as PNG, JPG, PDF or HTML, ready for an image view or a web view.

I want to create my own app that can view CGM file online?

Check our Cloud SDKs at GitHub if you are looking for the source code to view CGM file format in the Cloud.

Are there any limitations or usage restrictions with GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud has certain usage limits depending on the subscription plan you choose. These limits may include the number of API requests, document size, or the number of concurrent connections. Its recommended to review the pricing and plans to understand the specific limitations.

What is a CGM file used for?

CGM holds ISO-standard vector graphics and is used for technical illustrations in aviation, defense and engineering documentation. Rendering produces PDF, HTML or image pages that open on Android and in any browser.

Computer Graphics Metafile (CGM) Viewer REST API

Render CGM files using a single API call

View CGM as HTML5

View CGM as PDF

View CGM with its attachments

CGM REST APIs are secured and require authentication

View CGM and hundreds of other formats from CAD, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Email & eBook

View CGM as Images like BMP, PNG, JPEG & TIFF

Get CGM document information like page & attachment count as well as properties

Rotate, reorder & watermark CGM pages

Show or hide document headers and footers

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs supports rendering of headers and footers.

Free Apps support show or hide document comments

API Allows to view and comments embedded inside supported documents types.

Programmatically get list of supported file types.

Use our REST API to get list of 186 supported document types.

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud REST API Explorer

The easiest way to try out GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud API right away in your browser is by using GroupDocs Cloud Web API explorer, which is a collection of Swagger documentation for the GroupDocs Cloud APIs.It allows you to effortlessly interact and try out every single operation our APIs exposes.

Text selection

Users can select, copy, and paste text directly from documents, making it easy to extract and use information from the content.

Minify CGM Output Content

One of the most exciting features of our Cloud-based viewer API for CGM is its ability to minify the output content. Minification removes comments, extra white-spaces, and other unneeded characters without breaking the content structure. As a result, the page becomes smaller in size and loads faster.

Render CGM files to remote FTP or Cloud storage

Use third-party cloud storage to save your CGM rendered files.

  • Amazon S3
  • Azure Storage
  • Google Cloud Storage
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • Box
  • FTP

Free Alternative to Desktop & Mobile CGM Viewer Apps

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud app does not need any installation or setup to view CGM. You can quickly start using the Viewer App in your browser to view any number of files per day absolutely free of charge.

Page navigation

The APIs offer intuitive page navigation features that allow users to navigate through document pages easily and efficiently.

Free Apps availability

Users can access and utilize FREE Apps for document viewing and annotation online, providing a convenient and cost-effective solution for accessing and interacting with document content.

Printing support

Users can print documents directly from the viewer, enabling them to easily generate physical copies of the document content if needed.

Free online CGM viewer supports over 186 file formats

The cloud-based viewer API for CGM has the ability to display different document formats quickly, with just a few lines of code. Using the SDK for Android you can find out about the various document formats supported by the SDK.

Integration capabilities

Developers can easily integrate the Viewer Cloud APIs into their applications to enable users to view documents directly within the application interface without the need to download them.

Extract document text while rendering in image mode

Our API allows extract text from documents

Zooming functionality

The Viewer Cloud APIs provide zooming capabilities, allowing users to zoom in and out of document pages to view content in more detail or from a broader perspective.

Wide range of document format support

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs and FREE Apps support a variety of document formats including PDF, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, image files (PNG, JPEG), and more.

Flexible Rendering of CGM Documents

GroupDocs.Viewer is a powerful document viewer REST API that allows you to display over 186 document formats in your applications. It allows rendering of CGM for the whole document, page by page or custom range of pages.

Online document viewing

Users can view documents online without the hassle of downloading them first, providing a convenient and efficient way to access and interact with document content.

Self-host CGM Cloud Viewer Free App

The GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud Container Image enables users to self-host GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud for CGM using Docker.

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