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DataCAD
DataCAD · Simsbury, Connecticut, USA · founded 1984
Plans and prices
DataCAD LT First License
Windows desktop CAD
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DataCAD LT Additional License
Windows desktop CAD
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DataCAD Professional First License
Full DataCAD Professional edition
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DataCAD Professional Additional License
Additional Professional license
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DataCAD Subscription First License
DataCAD Subscription edition
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DataCAD Subscription Additional License
Additional Subscription license
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DataCAD Subscription Edition
Requires ownership of the latest DataCAD Professional version; software fixes and enhancements; priority technical support
Read 3 Oct 2026 · datacad.com
DataCAD LT 23
2D/3D architectural CADD; essential production drawing and modeling features
Read 3 Oct 2026 · datacad.com
DataCAD 23
Architectural CADD; 2D drafting, 3D modeling, rendering, construction documents
Read 3 Oct 2026 · datacad.com
On the record
- Activation and offline use
- An internet connection is needed for activation, license validation, and updates; after activation, DataCAD runs offline for 45 days before online validation is needed.datacad.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Company background
- DATACAD LLC says it was founded in October 1996 after purchasing the DataCAD product line rights from Micro Control Systems, Inc.datacad.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Construction framing
- DataCAD’s built-in framing utility automates 3D framing for floors, walls, and roofs.datacad.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Drafting tools
- DataCAD includes automated walls, doors, and windows, associative dimensioning, and ODA-based DWG translators.datacad.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations and extensibility
- DataCAD supports DXF/DWG translation and provides DCAL, an application development language for third-party developers.datacad.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Latest version
- The maker’s download page lists the DataCAD 23 installation program and reference materials.datacad.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Modeling and rendering
- The maker describes automated 3D modeling and photorealistic rendering tools, including lighting, shadows, and texture maps.datacad.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Product purpose
- DataCAD is professional-level architectural CADD software for design, presentation, rendering, animation, and construction documents.datacad.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Security limitation
- The product comparison chart lists PDF security features for passwords and restrictions; the maker pages reviewed do not state a company security certification.datacad.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Subscription support
- The Subscription Edition includes priority technical support, software fixes and enhancements, and file recovery service; the maker states a 95% file recovery success rate.datacad.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Support options
- The maker offers 30 calendar days of free technical support after purchase; later support is fee-based and available per incident, monthly, or annually.datacad.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The maker offers a free 30-day DataCAD 23 trial and sends the download link by email.datacad.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Windows requirements
- The stated minimum supported operating systems are Microsoft Windows 10 or 11, with an Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3 processor.datacad.com · read 3 Oct 2026
