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nanoCAD 24 platform

nanoCAD is a CAD platform of professional level that adheres entirely to the industry-standard DWG. It provides a conventional user interface along with an extensive array of tools designed for 2D/3D drafting tailored to the requirements of engineering, architecture, and construction professionals. Additional features can be incorporated into the program through the use of add-ons.

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System requirements.

Design Machine is an official partner of the Norwegian company Nanosoft AS in the United States of America. Together, we reinforce our commitment to the affordability of CAD solutions on the global market by providing modern software for engineers, architects, surveyors, and artists to design, construct, and build a better life.

nanoCAD add-ons (modules)

3D Solid Modeling

The 3D Solid Modeling add-on for nanoCAD enhances the platform by incorporating both direct and parametric modeling. Its purpose is to create 3D assemblies using 3D constraints and xrefs, and to manage sheet metal modeling.

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Advanced 3D Tool Set

The 3D Solid Modeling Module offers users the rigor of parametric modeling and the freedom of direct modeling, conveniently packaged together in one environment. Parametric modeling builds 3D geometry piece by piece, with formula-based parameters that specify and change sizes of and distances between parts. Direct modeling offers a what-you-see-is-what-you-get approach in which designers edit 3D models by pushing and pulling faces and edges.

  • 3D constraints
  • 3D parametric and direct modeling
  • History tree
  • Assembly tools
  • Flat drawings generated from 3D models
  • Reads most common CAD formats
  • Dynamic UCS

Mechanica

Mechanica is an add-on for nanoCAD that focuses on 2D drafting and 3D mechanical design. It relies on a sophisticated parametric engine and interfaces with an extensive library of standard parts. This add-on empowers users to swiftly develop high-quality mechanical engineering drawings and project documentation.

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Advanced Mechanica Tool Set

The add-on enhances mechanical design with parametric parts, fasteners, and automated BOM tools. Its parametric design capabilities provide precise control over dimensions, constraints, and assemblies, while built-in libraries and calculation tools streamline component selection, engineering analysis, and documentation. This module ensures efficient, accurate mechanical design within an integrated environment.

  • Mechanical Design Tools
  • Parametric Parts Library
  • Engineering Calculations
  • Bill of Materials Tools
  • Standards-Based Drawings
  • Detail Views with Auto Updates
  • Fasteners and Joints Design
  • Sheet Metal Modeling

nanoCAD vs. AutoCAD

Features
nanoCAD Platform 23
AutoCAD 2022
AutoCAD 2022 LT
Basic technologies
Native DWG format
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DWG versions supported
R11 – 2018
R14 – 2018
R14 – 2018
BAK drawing backups, DWS drawing standards, .DWT drawing templates
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Commands for creating and editing DWG files
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Model space, paper space
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Layer, block, linetype, etc managers
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Create and edit styles for text, tables, leaders, etc
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SHX, TTF fonts
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Create and edit tables, extract data to tables and to files
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Dynamic blocks
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User-defined coordinate systems
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Object snaps, object tracking, polar snap angles
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Coordinate filters
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External references
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Place OLE objects in drawings
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Import PDF and raster images
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Explode and remove proxy objects
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User Interface
Ribbon and classic interfaces
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Customize сommands, аliases, menus, toolbars, double-clicks, etc
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Command autocompletion
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Dynamic input
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Custom command creation
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System variable monitor
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Undo, redo previews
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DWG Utilites
Purging of unused items, such as block definitions, layers, etc
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Auditing of drawing file integrity and error correction
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Recovery of damaged drawing files
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Flattening 3D geometry to projected 2D representations
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Transmittal packages (eTransmit)
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Comparison of similarities and differences of two drawings
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Display drawing structure
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Printing
Printing, publishing of drawing sets, batch plotting
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Color dependent and named plot style table (CTB and STB)
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Integrated PDF printer driver
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Comments on SHX text in PDF files
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Maintain DWG layering in PDF files
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3D Modeling
Draw and edit 3D mesh objects
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Draw and edit 2D and 3D solid objects
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Conversion of 2D objects to 3D objects
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Dynamic UCS
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Importing and exporting 3D model in STL, SAT, STP, IGES, JT, X_T, X_B, VRML, and other formats
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3D constraints for mates, angles, tangents, symmetry
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Work planes, construction planes, axes
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Parametric 2D design
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Parametric 3D design
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3D history
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Import IFC
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(1) – Function available in 3D Solid Modeling add-on
Point Clouds
Point cloud imports of LAS, BIN, PTX, PTS, PCD, XYZ files
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Point cloud exports in LAS 1.2, LAS 1.4, BIN, XYZ formats
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Point cloud display styles, point sizing
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Point cloud cropping
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Point clouds sectioning
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Topoplan
Insert mapping from online services, such as OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, etc
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Raster Image Processing
Operations with raster images (JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, etc)
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Convert drawing objets into raster images
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Raster clean-up with draw, erase
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Raster four-point calibration
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Save a raster image in drawing to file
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Mechanical Design
Drawing tools specific to mechanica design, such as weld seams, threads, etc
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Calculators for static beams, fasteners, section properties, etc
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Parts library
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(2) – Function available in Mechanica add-on
APIs
OLE Automation with Visual Basic Script, Javascript
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C++
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.NET
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LISP (with DCL)
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Script editor (JS, VBS, LISP, DCL, SCR)
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System Requirements
Operating system (Microsoft® Windows®)
8, 10, 11
8, 10
8, 10
Minimium memory
4 GB
8 GB
8 GB
Minimium display card memory
1 GB
1 GB
1 GB
Minimium disk space
7 GB
7 GB
7 GB
Licensing
Workstation licensing
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Network licensing
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License borrowing
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Educational licensing
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Perpetual licenses (nanoCAD 3-year subscription includes perpetual license registration)
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