nanoCAD Engineering Ecosystem

nanoCAD is a modern computer-aided design (CAD) platform that provides designers with powerful capabilities in 2D drafting and 3D modeling.

nanoCAD can be used on its own as a cost-effective DWG-editor, or customized with essential modules: Construction, Mechanica, Raster, Topoplan and 3D Solid Modeling.

1. Choose bundled solutions

nanoCADPro: 2D drawings and 3D solid models with 2D and 3D parametric constraints, and dynamic UCS for effortless sketching on 3D faces. Documentation drawings link to 3D models. Fully DWG compatible.
- includes:
  - nanoCAD 23 Platform
  - 3D Solid Modeling
nanoCAD Mechanica: Mechanical drawings made of gears, shafts, and springs designed with built-in calculators based on ISO and other standards. Create and edit 2D and 3D drawings with 2D/3D constraints. Documentation drawings link to 3D models. Reads IDF data from ECAD systems.
- includes:
nanoCAD Construction: Construction drawings made on predrawn outlined borders and title blocks with thousands of parametric symbols and objects adhering to ISO, DIN, and other standards. Data can be driven from SQL databases.
- includes:
  - nanoCAD 23 Platform
  - Construction

2. How nanoCAD works

3. nanoCAD Across Industries

3.1. Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Design
Industrial Engineering
Marine Engineering

3.2. Construction & Architecture

Civil Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Interior Design

3.3. Land Survey

Civil Engineering
Road Construction
Network Engineering
Railway Engineering

3.4. Oil & Gas Industry

Equipment Design
Facilities Design

4. nanoCAD For Everyone

4.1. Professional Engineers

Create complex drawings and designs and document projects efficiently. Collaborate with engineers across.

4.2. Business owners

Optimize the cost of placing dozens of CAD workstations in your organization. Open, edit and save DWG drawings from clients and contractors.

4.3. Students and Teachers

Master computer-aided design skills and create projects free with our licenses for students and educators.

4.4. Creators and Hobbyists

Construct an airplane in your shed, sketch that kitchen renovation idea or design a new gazebo for the garden.

5. nanoCAD is the right choice for you

5.1. It is an All-inclusive CAD Platform

nanoCAD is designed to get your work done no matter which industry you’re in. With it, you can create drawings from simple to complex, supported by international standards. The program has been successfully deployed across various disciplines such as mechanical engineering, building design, architecture, site design and landscaping. It combines a familiar interface with a powerful set of tools, native DWG files and responsive technical support to make it simply the best choice.

5.2. It is a Native DWG Editor

nanoCAD runs in the industry’s standard DWG format. It’s the same one other CAD systems are based on, such as AutoCAD. nanoCAD was in fact designed from the very beginning to use DWG natively - no translation or conversion needed. Nanosoft is an Open Design Alliance Member. nanoCAD even supports complex DWG objects, like 3D point clouds and IFC models.

5.3. It has an Open API for Developers

nanoCAD offers an AutoCAD-compatible programming platform at no cost. Thus gives the possibility to accustom and develop CAD applications according to one’s needs. Feel free to integrate calculations, automate design activities and link drawings with external databases. Run already created add-ins from other members of our developers’ club. nanoCAD’s API interface supports the following programming languages and technologies: C, C++, C#, COM, .NET, LISP, VBscript, JavaScript, and command scripting..

5.4. It has a Familiar user Interface

If you are grounded in other DWG CAD then consider yourself at home with nanoCAD. The screen layout and its command structure are highly distinguishable and user-friendly. Even if it’s been a while since you’ve worked in CAD, you’ll get up to the speed and productivity in no time - quick and easy. Especially useful for mechanical engineering, building design, architecture, site design and landscaping.

5.5. It has Annual Updates

Every year a new version is coming. The new nanoCAD 23 release is full of new ways to create, compare and communicate. Five optional modules 3D Solid Modeling, Construction, Mechanica, Raster, Topoplan expands nanoCAD 23 functionality. Create with 3D Solid Modeling module using 2D and 3D parametric constraints to turn parts into assemblies. Edit scanned drawings and convert them to CAD with Raster module. Planning earthworks is easy with Topoplan module.

5.6. It has Great technical Support

nanoCAD users with valid subscriptions are entitled to technical support during the use of the software, provided via email and help-desk. Free support is provided by nanoCAD’s community through the Nanosoft forum. Nanosoft professionals and partners are also part of the community.

5.7. Licensing

Choose a plan that best meets your needs or try nanoCAD with all modules free for 30 days.

Commercial from $249 /year: Choose Network or Workstation license For 1 or 3 years.
Trial for 30 days: Try nanoCAD with all modules free for 30 days.
Educational: Free for students and educators.

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