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TAD Designer
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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TAD Designer Lite
Free
Free to use · Full version requires free teamTAD Discord membership · Demo mode available
Read 30 Sep 2026 · teamtad.com
On the record
- Analysis
- Users can query design information such as areas and distances during the design process.teamtad.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Data protection
- The maker says TAD inserts a DRM signature into its binary files to protect users from others misusing or copying their models.docs.teamtad.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Design workflow
- It supports loose, flexible design that can be developed from rough concepts into more detailed models.docs.teamtad.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Drafting and exports
- TAD is not drafting software; the maker says users can export from TAD to CAD software and 3D software, including RenderMan compatible renderers and POV-Ray.teamtad.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- History
- The maker says TAD originated in a small architect's office in India in 1989.teamtad.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes TAD Designer Lite as intended for small and medium architectural offices, especially in developing countries.docs.teamtad.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Local storage
- The maker says all work is saved on the user's own computer or LAN.docs.teamtad.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Modeling
- Designs can begin as 2D shapes and later receive 3D attributes.docs.teamtad.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- TAD Designer Lite is a space based BIM tool for architectural design, intended for use from early design stages onward.docs.teamtad.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Scripting
- The built in ARDELA language lets users create probes or add-ons for model analysis.teamtad.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to community support on Discord, in-app context-sensitive help, and online documentation.docs.teamtad.com · read 30 Sep 2026
