Overview
nanoCAD is a 2D/3D CAD engineering software for mechanical designers, architects, civil engineers, and construction professionals seeking an affordable DWG-native AutoCAD alternative. It offers full DWG compatibility back to R11, associative dimensions, Xref support, batch plotting, and a scripting engine with VBS, JS, and LISP. Five optional modules (3D Solid Modeling, Construction, Mechanica, Raster, Topoplan) extend it for specific disciplines. Sheet metal modeling, 3D constraints, and parametric editing are available for assembly work.
Key Features
5 capabilities across the CAD / Engineering workflow.
Full DWG Compatibility
Read and write every DWG version from R11 to 2018 without conversion loss.
2D Drafting Tools
Complete set of drafting commands with associative dimensions and annotations.
3D Solid Modeling
Direct and parametric modeling with 3D constraints for mating assemblies.
LISP & Scripting Engine
Automate tasks with LISP, VBScript, and JavaScript built into the platform.
Batch Plot & Xref
Set up multi-page plot sets and reuse source files across projects via Xref.
Pricing Plans
All prices in USD. Contact vendor for enterprise & annual discounts.
Platform Annual
per user · billed annually
- DWG CAD
- 2D/3D drafting
- Scripting
- Xref & batch plot