Professional drafters know that sometimes a client will call outside of office hours, requesting a desperate last-minute change to your design plans. Luckily, there’s a whole assortment of digital tools available to make drafting easy from any mobile device, such as a tablet or cell phone.
If you’re someone who tends to work on the go, here are some of the most highly rated apps for drafting and design that will keep you productive anytime, anywhere.
TouchDraw for Flexible Design
TouchDraw is a versatile graphic design tool that works on iOS devices. It can be used to handle multiple design functions, such as:
- 2D models from scratch
- Logos, flowcharts, graphs
- Graphics for presentations
It has a simple-to-use interface for completing a variety of tasks, and costs just under $10. Its versatility makes it ideal for professional designers and students at architecture college alike.
GstarCAD MC PRO Simplifies File Sharing
This software works on both iOS and Android devices and functions as a mobile viewing and editing tool. Its highlight is that it really simplifies the process of sharing DWG and DXF files, which is ideal for working on group projects during your CAD training or later if your career happens to take you on the road!
neoDev CAD Touch Makes Use of Advanced Tools
neoDEV has received great reviews from architects, engineers and interior designers alike. This app allows you to edit and view CAD files but also features an objects library and OpenGL graphics with real-time rendering. On its list of more advanced features, you’ll find OSNAP, smart dimensions, adaptive hatches and more. Not only can you import and export DWG and DXF files; the app allows you to do the same with PDF files as well.
AutoCAD 360 for a Familiar Interface
One of the advantages of Autodesk’s app for iOS or Android is the familiarity of the AutoCAD interface made mobile. Since most designers use the workstation version of this software during or after earning their CAD diploma, there’s no frustration involved with spending hours learning a whole new software. The best part? This app is free! You can upgrade to the pro version to better suit your needs, but it features a decent list of tools as-is.
The app uses Autodesk’s cloud feature which makes accessing and saving files remotely across multiple platforms a breeze. This feature makes collaboration between two or more CAD users on any project an easy experience as well. New tools allow you to manage multiple layers, and the updated version of the app allows you to upload larger files, giving you more room to explore your creativity on the go!
Do you know of any other useful design and drafting apps?
