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# NanoCAD Pro 3D

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> NanoCAD is designed to cater to diverse industries, empowering users to create both simple and complex drawings in compliance with international standards. It has been successfully deployed in various disciplines, including mechanical engineering, building design, architecture, site design, and landscaping. By combining a familiar interface with a powerful toolset, native DWG file support, and responsive technical support, NanoCAD stands out as the optimal choice.

If you are already familiar with other DWG CAD software, you'll feel right at home with NanoCAD. Its screen layout and command structure are highly distinguishable and user-friendly. Even if it has been a while since you last worked in CAD, you'll quickly regain productivity thanks to NanoCAD's user-friendly approach. This is especially advantageous for professionals in mechanical engineering, building design, architecture, site design, and landscaping.

NanoCAD operates using the industry-standard DWG format, the same format employed by other CAD systems like AutoCAD. In fact, NanoCAD was designed from the ground up to support DWG natively, eliminating the need for translation or conversion. Nanosoft is an Open Design Alliance Member, and NanoCAD even supports complex DWG objects such as 3D point clouds and IFC models.

One of the standout features of NanoCAD is its AutoCAD-compatible programming platform, available at no cost. This platform allows users to customize and develop CAD applications to suit their specific requirements. You can seamlessly integrate calculations, automate design activities, and link drawings with external databases. Additionally, you can leverage add-ins created by other members of our developers' club. NanoCAD's API interface supports a range of programming languages and technologies, including C, C++, C\#, COM, .NET, LISP, VBScript, JavaScript, and command scripting.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 1 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 1 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Nanosoft

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$250.00
- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: 11–50, 51–200
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop)
- **Supported Languages**: English, Russian
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize and 199 more

## Features

- 2D Drawing
- 3D Design & Modeling
- API
- Annotations
- Component Library
- Content Library
- For 3D Printing
- For Architects
- Image Editing
- Modeling & Simulation

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Chat

## Category

- [3D CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4384/3d-cad/software)

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## Reviews

### "Drafting and desgin" — 5.0/5

> **Kevin** | *15 April 2024* | Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Fully DWG compliant. Now local purchasing and GST receipt through rastertech.co.nz
> 
> **Cons**: nothing really. Easier to work than ACAD and used that for many yrs
> 
> Very happy. Their annotation and chart tools are superior.  Their international support is easy. The 3yr perpetual license makes sense

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