Find out the reasons why companiess are moving from AutoCAD to GstarCAD. Introduction Companies have relied on AutoCAD for years, and I personally have over two decades of experience with it—starting in secondary school, through university, and in various professional roles. Currently, AutoCAD is still widely used for core services such as 3D [...]
What is Spatial Manager (Plugin for CAD)? Spatial Manager is a powerful GIS software plugin designed to bring advanced geospatial capabilities directly into CAD platforms like GstarCAD. This lightweight add-on allows users to import, manage, and export spatial data (SHP, KML, GPX, etc.) with ease. It supports coordinate transformations, thematic mapping, and database connections [...]
What is LibreCAD? LibreCAD is a free, open-source 2D CAD software designed for creating detailed technical drawings. Ideal for hobbyists, students, and small projects, LibreCAD supports DXF file formats and offers essential tools for drafting floor plans, schematics, and mechanical designs. Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, LibreCAD is lightweight and easy to install, [...]
For years, Mac users have struggled to find reliable CAD software that works natively on macOS — without using Parallels, Boot Camp, or clunky cloud platforms. Whether you're an architect, engineer, student, or hobbyist, you’ve probably asked: “Is there a free CAD on Mac that actually works well?” The answer is finally yes — [...]
If you’ve been searching for CAD software for MAC that’s powerful, compatible with DWG files, and doesn’t lock you into expensive subscriptions — your wait is over. GstarCAD, a respected name in the CAD world, is officially coming to macOS. Until now, professionals using macOS had few efficient, affordable choices for running native CAD [...]
Tired of redrawing everything from PDF? Trying to find a free and legit way to convert PDF into DWG/DXF? Many engineers and architects regularly receive vector-based PDF drawings instead of DWG files, making their workflow slower and more error-prone. These PDFs often contain clean, layered data—yet still require tedious manual tracing in traditional CAD [...]
When drawing in AutoCad, you have the option of adding dimensions to your drawings. Dimensions are entered using the following commands: Linear Dimension is used to measure the distance between two points, Angular Dimension is used to measure the angle between two lines, Radius/Diameter Dimension measures the diameter or radius of a circle or [...]
What is the easiest way to integrate Google Maps into GstarCAD? In the video below you can see how to view Google Maps in the background of your GstarCAD drawings (DWG/DXF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Egb8ThSVtkY Step-by-Step guide for using Google Maps in GstarCAD with Spatial Manager If you haven’t installed Spatial Manager for GstarCAD yet, you can [...]
GstarCAD Point Cloud, powered by the Undet plugin, is a comprehensive software suite designed for converting point cloud data into detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings. This integration facilitates an efficient workflow, enabling users to handle large-scale point cloud data directly within GstarCAD. The suite includes tools for visualization, precise section focus through clipping boxes, [...]
In today’s fast-paced design and manufacturing industry, efficiency and accuracy are crucial. GstarCAD Mechanical 2025 emerges as a powerful tool tailored for mechanical designers, offering an array of features to simplify workflows, boost productivity, and deliver precision. This article dives deep into the software's capabilities and why it's a must-have for professionals. Unmatched Standards [...]
