nanoCAD Free
nanoCAD Free
What you get
nanoCAD, ver.5
Nanosoft is ready to support everyone taking their first steps towards using software in design projects. nanoCAD version 5 is suitable for those who cannot afford CAD software. For them, we provide this older version of the software completely free. It can be used without restriction by individuals and businesses in commercial, professional, and non-commercial settings.
Standard command set
nanoCAD Free has all the basic functions needed to create, edit, and print 2D drawings through a toolbar interface. It reads and saves files in the industry-standard DWG 2013 format, and even includes an open API for extending the program.
- Classic user interface
- Create and edit 2D drawings
- Display 3D views of 3D models (No 3D model creation)
- Precise drawing through object snaps, object tracking, and polar snaps
- Editing with multifunctional grips
- Placement and editing of associative dimensions
- Managing layers, blocks, and linetypes
- Assigning linetypes
- Reorientation of drawings with user-defined coordinate systems
- Placement of raster images in drawings
It’s a very old version
What you don’t get
Limited functionality
Because nanoCAD Free is an early version of nanoCAD (v5), it does not have any the benefits and functions added to newer versions, currently at nanoCAD 21. It does not support the most recent versions of the DWG format.
- DWG 2018 read/write
- Dynamic input at the cursor
- Advanced layer controls
- Associative hatching
- 3D solids modeling
- Previews of undo and redo actions
- Parametric 2D design
- Library objects with parametric properties
- Drawing explorer
- Tool palettes
- Batch plotting
- IFC import
- PDF underlays
- Raster editing
- Point cloud import/export of LAS, BIN, PTX, PTS, PCD, and XYZ files
- Customizable user interface
- Annual updates with subscription
- Technical support