These half million downloads includes nanoCAD and the newest nanoCAD Plus. Current versions of both products is 5. nanoCAD 5 is totally free, while nanoCAD Plus 5 is available through a low-cost annual subscription. Such impressive number of downloads should be at least doubled if it will include Russians versions of nanoCAD and nanoCAD-based products.
Technical professionals have long been used to compromising when it comes to 2D CAD software. nanoCAD changed the game, offering the best total cost of ownership (TCO) in the industry, full DWG (*.dwg) compatibility, and capabilities that professional users expect, including a familiar and comfortable interface, powerful drafting and design tools, and full customizability.
Launched one month ago nanoCAD 5 is totally free to use and share, for professional, or personal purposes. Unlike other free CAD programs, it is neither crippled nor constrained.
nanoCAD was first launched internationally in March 2012. “It was a rather quiet launch,” says Dmitry Popov, Development director, Nanosoft. “We didn’t make much noise about it. We know people are waiting for the real free alternative to AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. From the 6th of March 2012 we give them a free CAD to use and share. We believe in the power of people"s cooperation, we believe in it from the day one. Today nanoCAD was reached half million downloads and we are pleased with the result."
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