HighDesign Lt overview

HighDesign is the alternative, full-featured 2D computer-aided design (CAD) solution for macOS that combines advanced drafting and design tools with a modern, efficiency-oriented user interface designed to assist the user in all the phases of the creative process. HighDesign provides an extensive range of drawing and editing functions, from the essential drafting methods to more advanced, DXF/DWG compatibility, parametric tools like vector hatches and patterns, smart annotations, symbols with multiple views, walls, columns, windows and doors, and more. Developed specifically for the actual needs of architects, engineers, and design professionals, it allows users to design complex projects with precision and extensive control over the diverse parts of the project.

Features:

Easy project management with groups, unlimited layers and resources like symbols, line types, hatches, and vector patterns that can be easily extended and customized.
Advanced selection and search functions.
Bindings between tools and layers, layers and colors, and colors and pen weights for one-click project organization.
Snap to grid, objects, intersections, right angle, tangent and smart alignments that automatically recognize perpendicular and parallel directions and intersections between two alignments.
Color fills and gradients with varying colors and transparency for all closed shapes.
Rich library of symbols, line types, hatches and patterns.

What’s new in version 2022.1.3

Updated on Jun 21 2022

HighDesign Lt R6.5 (2022.1.3) focuses on workflow and stability, introduces new features and includes dozens of performance improvements and fixes.

Resource Manager: it is now possible to create new project resources: create new line types, hatches, patterns and textures for use in your project.
Added Layer Opacity so you can adjust the intensity of a whole layer with a touch.
A completely redesigned group editor lets you edit groups in their context, handles sub-groups more easily and provides the ability to add and remove objects to and from groups with one click.
Improved user interface with new cursors, icons, updated window layouts and controls.
Faster overall redraws and optimized hatches and textures.
Updated and improved documentation available in English, Italian, German and French.