Bentley View XM is an older version (circa 2007-2009). For current workflows, use the free Bentley View (latest version). However, this guide remains useful for firms still using XM-based workflows or archived projects. Guide: Bentley View XM – Free DGN/DWG Viewer & Printer 1. What is Bentley View XM? Bentley View XM is a free, read-only application to view, print, and plot MicroStation DGN, AutoCAD DWG/DXF, and 30+ other 2D/3D CAD file formats. It requires no license .