Open Every DWG File You Already Have
SmartCAD reads and writes DWG from AutoCAD R12 through the latest version — no conversion, no data loss. Share files with AutoCAD users and they open without a single complaint.
The Workspace You Already Know — With Classic Menus AutoCAD Dropped
SmartCAD mirrors the AutoCAD layout so closely that most users are drafting within minutes of switching. Ribbon, classic dropdown menus, command line, properties panel — it’s all there.
Precision 2D Drawing — Every Tool in Place
Lines, arcs, polylines, hatching, dimensioning, blocks — the complete 2D toolset in the ribbon layout you already know.
- Ribbon & classic menu available simultaneously
- Full object snap, polar tracking & ortho mode
- Dimension styles, text styles & table support
- Hatch, gradient fill & boundary detection
Input Exactly Where You’re Working
Coordinates, angles, and distances appear directly at the cursor — the same behavior you rely on in AutoCAD, unchanged.
- Cursor-level numeric input for precise placement
- Tab key switches between length and angle
- Pointer input & dimension input modes
- Fully configurable display settings
Every Command You Know Works Here Too
Import your existing PGP shortcut file and every custom alias carries over immediately. LISP routines load and run as-is.
- Full AutoCAD command compatibility
- PGP shortcut file import — zero setup
- Command autocomplete & history scrollback
- Transparent command execution
Full 3D Solid & Surface Modeling
Solid primitives, Boolean operations, surface modeling, and multiple viewport layouts.
- Solid primitives: box, cylinder, cone, sphere, wedge
- Extrude, revolve, loft, sweep operations
- Boolean union, subtract & intersect
- STEP, IGES & STL export
Every 2D Tool a Professional Needs — Nothing Missing
From basic geometry to associative dimensions and complex hatching, SmartCAD covers the full spectrum of 2D technical drawing — architecture, mechanical, civil.
Complete Layer Control — Plus a Browser AutoCAD Doesn’t Have
Manage drawings of any size with the full layer toolset: properties, states, filters, merge, and the exclusive SmartCAD Layer Browser.
⊕ Pro-only item shown above
Full Layer Control — Identical to AutoCAD
SmartCAD reads every layer property in your DWG files in a panel that behaves exactly as expected.
- Unlimited layers with all standard properties
- Freeze, lock & isolate per layout viewport
- Layer filters, groups & saved states
- Linetype & lineweight assignment
- Layer walk tool for quick visual inspection
The Full Block & Xref Workflow, Start to Finish
Dynamic blocks, external references, raster image underlays, OLE objects — SmartCAD handles complex multi-file project structures the same way AutoCAD does.
Blocks, Xrefs & Dynamic Sections
Insert, edit, and manage blocks and external references exactly as in AutoCAD.
- Block definition, insertion & attribute editing
- External reference attach, overlay & clip
- Dynamic block support from DWG files
- Section, detail & break-out views
- Block library manager
PDF Export Built In — No Third-Party Driver Required
SmartCAD outputs production-ready drawings to any printer, plotter, or PDF — with full CTB and STB print style support. Batch-plot an entire project in one run.
PDF Export Built In — No Extra Driver
SmartCAD plots to any physical plotter or exports directly to PDF — no third-party PDF driver required.
- Built-in PDF output (no PDFCreator needed)
- CTB and STB plot style file support
- Page setup manager with named setups
- Batch plot multiple layouts at once
- DWF and DWFx output support
Run Your Existing LISP, VBA & C++ Without Rewriting a Line
SmartCAD Pro supports the full AutoCAD-compatible development stack. Existing LISP routines, VBA macros, and C++ plugins run directly — no porting, no conversion.
⚠ Pro edition required for development tools