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Description
QCAD is a free and open-source software tool designed for two-dimensional computer-aided drafting (CAD). It allows users to produce a variety of technical drawings, including designs for buildings, interiors, mechanical components, as well as various schematics and diagrams. QCAD is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. The software's source code is distributed under the GPL version 3 (GPLv3), a widely recognized Open Source license. Created with a focus on modularity, extensibility, and portability, QCAD is particularly noted for its user-friendly interface. This makes it an accessible yet robust 2D CAD solution for anyone, regardless of prior CAD experience. Users can quickly engage with QCAD to construct and modify elements such as points, lines, arcs, circles, ellipses, splines, polylines, text, dimensions, hatches, fills, and raster images. The application includes a highly capable ECMAScript (JavaScript) scripting interface, allowing for advanced functionality, along with various effective entity selection tools that enhance the drafting process. Overall, QCAD stands out as an excellent choice for both novices and experienced users looking to create detailed 2D designs.
Description
NanoCAD is a powerful computer-aided design platform that offers designers powerful capabilities in 3D modeling and 2D drafting.
NanoCAD can be used as a DWG-editor on its own, or customized to include modules such as Construction, Mechanica and Topoplan.
2D drawings, 3D solid models, with 2D and 3-dimensional parametric constraints. Dynamic UCS for sketching on 3D surfaces. Documentation drawings are linked to 3D models. Fully DWG compatible.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
nanoCAD Construction
No
nanoCAD Mechanica
No
nanoCAD Topoplan
No
Integrations
nanoCAD Construction
Yes
nanoCAD Mechanica
Yes
nanoCAD Topoplan
Yes
Pricing Details
$39.92 one-time payment
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$180.00/year/user
Starting price $180.00/year/user
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Ribbonsoft
Country
United States
Website
www.qcad.org/en
Vendor Details
Company Name
Nanosoft
Founded
2008
Country
Russia
Website
www.nanocad.com
Product Features
Architectural CAD
2D Drawing
Yes
3D Modeling
No
Architectural Symbol Library
Yes
Automatic Formatting
No
BIM Modeling
No
Comparison View
No
Design Templates
No
Drafting
Yes
CAD Viewers
Annotate
No
Batch Conversion
No
Collaboration Tools
No
Editing
No
Track Changes
No
View .DWF Files
No
View .DWG Files
No
View .IGES Files
No
View .STEP Files
No
View .STL Files
No
View 2D Files
No
View 3D Files
No
Product Features
CAD
2 1/2-Axis Milling
No
2D Drawing
Yes
3-Axis Milling
No
3D Modeling
Yes
4-Axis Milling
No
5-Axis Milling
No
Civil
Yes
Collaboration
Yes
Database Connectivity
Yes
Design Analysis
Yes
Design Export
Yes
Document Management
Yes
Electrical
Yes
Hole Making
No
Mechanical
Yes
Mechatronics
Yes
Presentation Tools
Yes
Simulate Cycles
No
Spiral Output
No
Structural Engineering
No
Toolpath Simulation
No
User Defined Cycles
No
Engineering
2D Drawing
Yes
3D Modeling
Yes
Chemical Engineering
No
Civil Engineering
No
Collaboration
No
Design Analysis
Yes
Design Export
Yes
Document Management
Yes
Electrical Engineering
No
Mechanical Engineering
Yes
Mechatronics
No
Presentation Tools
No
Structural Engineering
No