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NanoCAD

Score10 out of 10

9 Reviews and Ratings

What is NanoCAD?

NanoCAD is a free to use design software including both 2D and 3D design features. NanoCAD also includes premium features that users can upgrade to as needed.

Categories & Use Cases

Inexpensive and easy to use CAD software

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use it to manage and clean up, edit, and create cad files on a daily basis. We make layouts and print on large format paper as well. It's very easy to make 2d floor plans with it. It lets you delete layers in layer manager, which others do not. It's easy to teach new users on it and set up their templates. When installing updates, it lets you merge your existing personal user settings into the new update with no extra actions needed.

Pros

  • It is user friendly
  • It allows to delete unwanted layers unlike AutoCAD.
  • It doesn't require updates every year.
  • It is easy to train new users and install is easy as well.

Cons

  • It lacks some functions that AutoCAD has, but for the price, it could be worth it on your end.

Most Important Features

  • Simple drawing tools.
  • Cleaning up files to import into 3rd party software.
  • Procedure of creating and printing layouts.

Return on Investment

  • There is nothing negative that we experienced for what we do with it.

Alternatives Considered

AutoCAD

Other Software Used

Foxit eSign, Foxit PDF Editor (FoxitPhantom), AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor

NanoCad is the perfect CAD for all!

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use NanoCAD to review drawings for the new changes we are doing to our equipment. Also, add new design ideas and model draft to then convert into stl for part printing. The ease of use with the convenience of having all the tools in other CAD programs makes the experience even better.

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Great for Drafting
  • Opens all CAD files from other systems
  • Same commands as other CAD programs

Cons

  • 3d Designs
  • Rendering

Most Important Features

  • Compatibility
  • Ease of use
  • Low system requirements

Return on Investment

  • It's free to use
  • No need to buy special high end computers

Alternatives Considered

AutoCAD, Siemens Solid Edge and FreeCAD

Other Software Used

Ultimaker Cura, CorelCAD, Autodesk Tinkercad