xCAD® Standard — Professional 2D Drafting and 3D Design

Draw in 2D. Model in 3D when your project demands it. The versatile CAD solution for everyday design work.

xCAD® Standard delivers a versatile collection of professional 2D drafting and 3D design tools for creating, editing, visualizing, and documenting projects. With hundreds of drawing and modification tools, a powerful Drafting Palette, and an optional AutoCAD®-like 2D drafting interface featuring a command line and dynamic input cursor, xCAD helps streamline your design workflow from concept to completion.

Ideal for

• Mechanical design
• Architectural drafting
• 3D printing
• Sheet metal design
• Woodworking and furniture design
• Conceptual design
• Civil engineering

Included in xCAD Standard

• 3D Surface Primitives, Boolean Operations, and Helix
• 3D Photorealistic Rendering
• Roof Design Tools
• Import and Open Support for 22 File Formats
• AutoCAD®-Like 2D Drafting Interface
• Undo Manager
• Dark Theme and 4K Display Support
• Customizable Ribbon Interface

Key Features

3D Drawing and Surface Modeling

Create and edit 3D geometry with a comprehensive collection of surface modeling tools. From individual mechanical components to smaller assemblies and conceptual models, xCAD provides the flexibility to develop and refine your designs.

Architectural Design and GIS Tools

Explore an integrated collection of architectural design tools, including self-healing walls, self-trimming and self-aligning blocks, and additional building components depending on the product edition. Supported variants may include windows, doors, muntins, roofs, and slabs, helping simplify architectural drafting and building design workflows.

Photorealistic Rendering and Visualization

Transform CAD models into realistic visual presentations with xCAD's rendering engine, which uses Physically Based Rendering (PBR) techniques. Create detailed images that communicate materials, lighting, and design intent more effectively.

Part Tree and History Tree

Track your modeling workflow with the Part Tree/History Tree. Return to earlier procedural steps and revise design operations while preserving subsequent work where supported. This history-based approach offers greater flexibility when refining models and exploring design alternatives.

Powerful Drafting Palette

Generate associative views, 2D sections, and detailed views directly from your models. Supported views can update in real time, including views derived from external references (Xrefs). The Drafting Palette works with ACIS® solids and surface models, helping bridge 3D modeling and technical documentation.

Customizable Interface and Performance

Adapt your workspace to the way you work with customizable Ribbon and Toolbar modes. Workspace-focused layouts help reduce setup time, while familiar drafting controls make it easier to access frequently used tools and manage everyday design tasks.

xCAD Copilot

Enhance your design workflow with xCAD Copilot, an AI-powered companion integrated into xCAD®. It is designed to support the creative and technical process, helping users explore new possibilities and work more efficiently.

Design Director

Organize, explore, and apply design alternatives with Design Director. This feature helps you manage variations and evaluate different approaches as your project develops.

Professional 2D Drafting and Editing

Work confidently with a broad selection of 2D drafting and editing tools, precision drawing aids, and design utilities. Create views and viewports in different sizes and shapes, manage paper space, and access flexible printing options to prepare professional technical drawings and project documentation.

A Flexible CAD Solution for Everyday Projects

Whether you're preparing engineering drawings, developing 3D concepts, designing architectural elements, or creating models for 3D printing, xCAD Standard brings essential 2D drafting and 3D design capabilities together in one environment.