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CAD drawing and technical Illustrator plug-in.

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CADtools overview

CADtools is a complete technical illustration solution for Adobe Illustrator CS6, CC, CC 2014, CC 2015, CC 2017, and CC 2018. CADtools allows users to draw, edit, and dimension objects in scale within Illustrator, with 11 panels and 81 drawing, editing, dimensioning, construction, and labeling tools. The CADtools plugin mimics Illustrator's tool behavior for designers seeking a creative, easy-to-use alternative to complex CAD applications.

Top new features in CADtools 11:
  • Span dimension tools and boxed text enhance UX design
  • Detail tool generates close-up views with scale control.
  • Grid tool adds settings for color and styles
  • CADtracker’s Constrained Nudge moves art by < 1 pt
  • CADtimesheet tracks billable time in documents
  • Integrated Live Chat adds faster friendly tech support

What’s new in version 12.1.1

Updated on Feb 07 2020

Version 12.1.1:
New:
  • Hidden preference "FocusFieldPostTransform" added to allow CADtracker and CADaxo transform fields to stay focused after a transform
Fixed:
  • Rare crash at launch
  • Copy and paste of dimensions into new documents
  • CADlabels Detach button
  • Random panel stretching when using non-100% UI scaling
  • Bezier Length dimensions from disappearing after rotation
  • Dimension locking and hiding when using the Layers panel
  • Various small UI drawing issues
View older CADtools updates

Information

License

Demo

Size

184.8 MB

Downloads

34264

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • OS X 10.10 or later
  • Adobe Illustrator CS6 or later
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anonymous-sailfish-6916
anonymous-sailfish-6916
Jun 26 2019
11.3.0
3.0
Jun 26 2019
3.0
Version: 11.3.0
I had used this a bit when I was using Illustrator and thought it worked well. Now I've switched to Affinity Designer. I would like to see CADtools work with Affinity Designer.
RunTime
RunTime
Jul 29 2015
9.0.2
3.5
Jul 29 2015
3.5
Version: 9.0.2
OK, but expensive, especially considering the (sum of) upgrades. If it can't phone home it’s a demo after seven days. It is to short - not even ADOBE does that in seven days.
Moxiesozo
Moxiesozo
Jun 28 2010
6.0
0.0
Jun 28 2010
0.0
Version: 6.0
-- Version 7 has been released.
Nicksloan
Nicksloan
Jan 27 2009
6.0
4.0
Jan 27 2009
4.0
Version: 6.0
Fairly serious money, but does what it does well. For Illustrator users it makes a lot of sense to stick with the drawing environment you know. Seems to run very solid in CS4.
Guest
Guest
Oct 6 2004
3.0.3
5.0
Oct 6 2004
5.0
Version: 3.0.3
I have been using this plugin from almost the very beginning. It is worth every penny and more considering the alternatives. Please keep on with this great work.
Guest
Guest
Oct 14 2003
3.0
5.0
Oct 14 2003
5.0
Version: 3.0
I have been using this product for years, and I definitely think that this update is very welcome!
Macvick
Macvick
Sep 21 2003
2.1.4
4.0
Sep 21 2003
4.0
Version: 2.1.4
Very useful!! Excelent but some expensive
anonymous-sailfish-6916
Jun 26 2019
3.0
Version: null
RunTime
RunTime
Jul 29 2015
3.5
Jul 29 2015
3.5
Version: null
Nicksloan
Nicksloan
Jan 27 2009
4.0
Jan 27 2009
4.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Oct 6 2004
5.0
Oct 6 2004
5.0
Version: null
Macvick
Macvick
Sep 21 2003
4.0
Sep 21 2003
4.0
Version: null
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