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Interface built for AutoCAD users

A Familiar Interface.
A Much Smaller Bill.

SmartCAD looks and works exactly like AutoCAD — same ribbon, same commands, same keyboard shortcuts. Switch without changing your workflow. Pay $395 once instead of $1,975 every year.

Download Free Trial Pricing — $395 once
No credit card required Windows 10 / 11 100% DWG compatible
SmartCAD 2026 — Live Interface
File format
.DWG 100% Compatible
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Perpetual license
$395 once
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Ribbon + Classic Menu
Both interface modes available. Switch any time.
AutoCAD-style
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Every Command Works
Full command compatibility + PGP shortcut import.
Zero retraining
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Layer Manager
Unlimited layers, filters, groups — identical to AutoCAD.
Full control
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Plot & PDF Output
Print to any plotter or export to PDF — built in, no driver needed.
No extra cost
SmartCAD 2D drafting workspace — AutoCAD alternative with full DWG compatibility
01 / 07
2D Drafting

Precision 2D Drawing — Every Tool in Place

Lines, arcs, polylines, hatching, dimensioning, blocks — the complete 2D toolset in the ribbon layout you already know. Open your existing DWG files and keep working without interruption.

  • Ribbon & classic menu — both available simultaneously
  • Full object snap, polar tracking & ortho mode
  • Dynamic input for coordinate entry
  • Dimension styles, text styles & table support
  • Hatch, gradient fill & boundary detection
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SmartCAD dynamic input — same as AutoCAD dynamic input feature
02 / 07
Dynamic Input

Input Exactly Where You’re Working

SmartCAD’s dynamic input overlay shows coordinates, angles, and distances directly at the cursor — no need to look down at the command line. 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
SmartCAD layer manager — full layer control compatible with AutoCAD DWG layer data
03 / 07
Layer Manager

Full Layer Control — Identical to AutoCAD

SmartCAD reads every layer property in your DWG files — colors, linetypes, lineweights, freeze states, lock states, plot flags — and presents them 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
SmartCAD 3D modeling — solid and surface modeling in a low-cost AutoCAD alternative
04 / 07
3D Modeling

Full 3D Solid & Surface Modeling

Switch to the 3D Modeling workspace and get the full toolset: solid primitives, Boolean operations, surface modeling, and multiple viewport layouts. All 3D data in your DWG files is preserved.

  • Solid primitives: box, cylinder, cone, sphere, wedge
  • Extrude, revolve, loft, sweep operations
  • Boolean union, subtract & intersect
  • 3D orbit, pan, zoom & walk
  • STEP, IGES & STL export
SmartCAD blocks and dynamic section views — full xref and block support for DWG files
05 / 07
Blocks & References

Blocks, Xrefs & Dynamic Sections

Insert, edit, and manage blocks and external references exactly as in AutoCAD. Section views, detail views, and all annotation objects are fully read from and written to DWG.

  • Block definition, insertion & attribute editing
  • External reference (xref) attach, overlay & clip
  • Dynamic block support from DWG files
  • Section, detail & break-out views
  • Block library manager
SmartCAD command line interface — same AutoCAD commands with PGP shortcut file import
06 / 07
Command Line

Every Command You Know Works Here Too

The command line behaves identically to AutoCAD. Type your commands, use aliases, scroll through history. Import your existing PGP shortcut file and every custom alias carries over immediately.

  • Full AutoCAD command compatibility
  • PGP shortcut file import — zero setup
  • Command autocomplete & history
  • LISP routine support (Pro edition)
  • Transparent command execution
// Interface Walkthrough

See SmartCAD in Action

Watch a real session — 2D drawing, layer management, DWG file handling, and PDF export. No cuts, no narration. Just the software doing its job.

SmartCAD 2026 — Interface Demo
Real product — no mockups
DWG file opened live
Same commands as AutoCAD
PDF export in one click
// File Compatibility

Open It. Edit It. Send It Back.

SmartCAD reads and writes the formats your clients and collaborators use — no conversion, no data loss, no awkward workarounds.

SmartCAD DWG and DXF file format support — open AutoCAD files directly

Every Format Your Workflow Needs

From the DWG files your AutoCAD colleagues send, to STEP and IGES files from mechanical design, to STL for 3D printing — SmartCAD handles them all natively.

DWG
DXF
DGN
STEP
IGES
STL
  • DWG R2000 through latest version — read & write
  • DXF import and export for cross-application use
  • DGN (MicroStation) file support
  • STEP & IGES for mechanical engineering exchange
  • STL export for 3D printing workflows
  • PDF & DWF/DWFx output built in
// Specifications

What’s Included — Everything

One license. No feature tiers, no add-on packs. All tools unlocked from day one.

Feature
Details
2D Drafting
Full toolset — lines, arcs, polylines, splines, hatching, dimensioning, text, tables, attributes
3D Modeling
Solid primitives, Boolean operations, surface modeling, extrude, revolve, loft, sweep
DWG Compatibility
100% — AutoCAD R2000 through latest. Read and write.
Interface Modes
Ribbon (AutoCAD 2009+ style) + Classic menu bar — switch any time
Command Compatibility
Full AutoCAD command set. PGP shortcut file import. LISP support (Pro).
Supported File Formats
DWG, DXF, DGN, STEP, IGES, STL, PDF (output), DWF / DWFx
Plot / Print
Any Windows plotter, built-in PDF output, CTB & STB plot style files, batch plot
Operating System
Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit)
License — Standard
Perpetual — $395 one-time. No subscription, no expiry.
License — Professional
Perpetual — $495 one-time. Includes LISP, VBA, .NET API, Mechanical Design.
Trial
30 days free — all features unlocked. No credit card required.
// Get Started

Stop Renting Your CAD Software.

Download the full interface — all tools unlocked — and try SmartCAD on your own drawings for 30 days. No credit card, no limits.

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