nanoCAD v.5 free CAD software

nanoCAD Free offers a familiar interface with native DWG support. This easy-to-use free CAD software, being a legacy version 5 of the platform, is suitable for both individual and business use, covering commercial and non-profit projects. Registration and yearly license renewal are entirely free.

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What you get with our
free CAD software

Native DWG

The world's most popular file format for technical documentation - DWG - is the nanoCAD Free native file format. Project created and saved as *.dwg file could be easily opened and edited in any CAD application supporting *.dwg.
*nanoCAD Free is an older version of the nanoCAD family, so it does not support the latest versions of the DWG format.

Classic User Interface

Any engineer could easily master nanoCAD Free since everything is in their right places: menu, button icons, panels, command line, and the commands themselves are easily recognizable. This makes nanoCAD Free easy to migrate to since the enterprise needs no time to retrain its engineers.

Fundamental tool set

nanoCAD Free includes all necessary tools for creating and editing 2D/3D objects, texts, tables. Reusable blocks and references to external drawings simplify and speed up the drawing process. Advanced dimensioning features enable you to create any kind of dimension by several means.

Open API

nanoCAD Free has a traditional CAD application programming interface (API) that allows developing independent nanoCAD based applications and additional automation modules.

Comprehensive Tool Set for
2D Drawing and 3D Viewing

nanoCAD Free is the first step to automate your design process. It is free with limited functionality, but enough to support businesses and individuals in their commercial, professional and non-commercial projects. To extend the functionality you can always upgrade to nanoCAD Platform and enjoy the full tool set to lead your industry.

Over 450 commands

Access over 450 familiar commands through menus, toolbars, command line, or macros/scripts for an efficiency boost.

Sufficient 2D toolset

Use versatile 2D primitive creation/editing commands and optimized geometry tools with minimal mouse clicks.

Layers at their best

Enhance your document management with layered organization for streamlined creation, editing, and visibility.

Drawings are safe

Safely open DWG files wtih Audit, Recover and Purge commands for error checks, file repairs, and size reduction, even from alternative CAD systems.

Advances document handling

Customize text formatting and styles with advanced annotation tools, including a Multiline Text command and a Search & Replace feature for quick search.

Multiple types of dimensions

Create linear, radial, angular, and arc dimensions, and translate graphics data into a table form. Import and export any table data to automate geometry calculations.

Blocks, Refs and Xrefs

Speed up your design by creating blocks of elements, DWG references, and raster images, and set unique clipping contours for each instance.

Plotting and publishing

Create three-dimensional geometry in model space and prepare the drawing to plot in the paper space with customizable viewports and layouts, scalable plot settings, and features like Batch Plot for multi-sheet file creation, ideal for larger-than-printer outputs.

Enhanced Coordinate System

Enjoy advanced support for Cartesian and Polar coordinates in World and User coordinate systems, with the ability to customize settings individually for each viewport.

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What else is about nanoCAD Free

Quick move from Autocad

Its classic interface is efficient and intuitive with command set and UI that are familiar to users of similar CAD applications. Anyone with AutoCAD experience will feel at home using nanoCAD, right from the start.

Vast global user community

nanoCAD Free's simplicity and efficiency have enabled engineers and designers worldwide to create their own designs and collaborate seamlessly with others through interaction with alternative CAD systems, benefiting hundreds of thousands of users.

Commercial use is available

It is entirely free software with no catches, gotchas, or tricks. Once you have registered and activated it, you may use it for commercial, professional, for-profit, or non-profit purposes, as an individual or a business.

Easy upgrade to nanoCAD 23

With just a few steps, you can seamlessly transition to the latest and most powerful features, making it the perfect choice for individuals and businesses looking to take their design capabilities to the next level. Say goodbye to limitations and hello to enhanced productivity.

What you don’t get with our
free CAD software

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

Technical support
Customizable user interface
Annual updates with subscription

All these Features meet in nanoCAD 23

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How nanoCAD 23 meets the professional requirements

Maximum efficiency

Use more than 1,500 new commands released by Nanosoft over the last 8 years to carry out your best projects.

Quick start with nanoCAD 23

Navigate around the user-friendly ribbon interface with ease using Locator, dynamic input, command pop-ups and instant tips.

Work with large objects

Work with raster images, PDF underlays, point clouds, IFC data, data-reach 3D models and super large files due to improved performance.

Safe and organized data

Use autosave and backup functions to save your data; rely on external references to keep your drawings organized.

More than just a drawing tool

Customize the software up to your specific industry needs with add-on modules: Mechanica, 3D Solid Modeling, Construction, Raster and Topoplan.

Work in a collaborative environment

Open, edit, save and exchange files with other CAD software thanks to the newest *.dwg, *.dxf, *.dwt formats support.

An expert helpline and tech support

Rely on the Nanosoft support team to get a quick response to your questions, expert advice and helpful information to move on with your project.

Stay on top with annual updates

Enjoy regular updates of the software and new features every year, because we are unstoppable.

Start today with a free 30-day trial and empower yourself with the latest version of software for just $249/year to bring your projects to the next level.

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