xCAD v1 2D - Lifetime

Professional 2D Drafting for Plans, Diagrams, Layouts & Technical Details

xCAD® provides a versatile suite of professional 2D drafting and 3D design tools for creating, editing, presenting, and documenting technical projects. With hundreds of drawing, design, and editing tools, a powerful drafting palette, and an optional AutoCAD®-like interface featuring a command line and dynamic input cursor, xCAD helps streamline drafting workflows while delivering precision, flexibility, and productivity.

Key Capabilities

• Copilot Render Assistant: Enhance design presentations with AI-assisted rendering capabilities.
• Intelligent Wall Tools: Create self-healing walls, including straight and curved walls, with support for block insertion.
• File Compatibility: Import and open 15 supported file formats for greater interoperability.
• AutoCAD®-Like 2D Drafting: Work in a familiar drafting environment with command-line and dynamic-input functionality.
• Undo Manager: Navigate and manage editing operations more efficiently.
• Dark Theme & 4K Support: Enjoy a modern interface optimized for visual comfort and high-resolution displays.
• Customizable Ribbon Interface: Adapt the ribbon and workspace to suit your preferred drafting workflow.

Key Features

User Interface & Performance

Navigate a flexible, customizable workspace with Ribbon and Toolbar interface modes. Workspace-focused layouts help simplify navigation, reduce setup time, and keep essential drafting tools within easy reach.

xCAD Copilot

Enhance your design workflow with xCAD Copilot, an AI-powered assistant integrated into xCAD®. Access intelligent design support and explore new ways to improve productivity throughout your creative process.

Design Director

Explore, organize, and apply alternative design concepts with Design Director. Compare design possibilities and manage variations more efficiently to support informed design decisions.

2D Design & Editing

Work with a comprehensive collection of professional drafting and editing tools designed for precision and efficiency. Create views and viewports in a wide range of sizes and shapes, and take advantage of extensive paper space and printing options to prepare clear, professional documentation.

Geometric & Dimensional Constraints

Improve drafting precision and control with variational sketching capabilities powered by Siemens’ D-Cubed™ 2D Dimensional Constraint Manager (2D DCM). Apply geometric and dimensional relationships to help maintain design intent and streamline modifications.

External References (Xrefs)

Reference external design files directly within your projects to support coordinated workflows and improve file management. xCAD® allows supported file formats that can be opened or imported—excluding bitmap images—to be used as external references (Xrefs).