PLCAD

PLCAD is an exceptional Windows 2D CAD software that enables users to create professional two-dimensional drawings quickly and efficiently. This powerful drawing program is affordable for everyone at only US$79.5, making it great for architects, engineers, and students. The educational version costs only US$29.95, which is a bargain for students, teachers, and schools.

Designed to interface with AutoCAD as closely as possible, PLCAD allows users to master the complete application quickly without compromising drafting flexibility. It uses most of the same file formats, including those for linetypes, hatch patterns, and text styles. PLCAD supports SHX and TTF font files and the working file is DWG/DXF (AutoCAD R13-2000 format) which can be used by other software applications.

PLCAD comes with an array of features that make it stand out among other 2D CAD programs. Firstly, it is a powerful 2D CAD program that is affordable. Secondly, it supports both ASCII and binary DXF formats. Thirdly, it is very similar to AutoCAD, which means that users can type the AutoCAD commands and run it directly. Fourthly, it supports various entities, including line, arc, circle, polyline, ray, xline, ellipse, spline, hatch, solid, block, dimensions, and more. Fifthly, it supports print, allowing users to print their designs easily.

Moreover, PLCAD supports object snap, endpoint, middle point, center point, intersection point, and more. It supports layers, linetypes, dimension style exactly like AutoCAD, and supports SHX and TTF font files. PLCAD also supports unlimited Undo and Redo and most system variables.