DATACAD is a limited liability company founded in October 1996, when full development, distribution and marketing rights for the DataCAD product line were purchased from Micro Control Systems, Inc. (formerly Cadkey, Inc.).

DATACAD develops, markets and supports affordable, professional-level Windows-based CADD solutions for architects, engineers, and contractors. Through a combination of new product introductions, business software pricing and worldwide distribution, DATACAD is expanding its market penetration and user base to include many new business, professional, and consumer users.

Affordability
DataCAD competes functionally with products 2.5x - 5x its price. Business software pricing is part of DATACAD's strategy to expand the use of CADD among the AEC markets.

Technical advantages
DataCAD is a professional-level AEC CADD program for architectural design, photo-realistic rendering, animation, and construction document creation. Developed by architects and software engineers for architecture, DataCAD includes tools that make design and drafting easier, such as automatic door and window insertion, associative dimensioning and hatching, automated 3D framing, Teigha-based DXF/DWG translators, and DCAL, an applications development language for third-party developers. Users report that DataCAD is one of the most efficient programs available for generating production drawings, which typically account for 70% of the labor involved on a project. Many users state they can create production drawings significantly faster with DataCAD than with other CADD systems because of DataCAD's editing capabilities and "heads-up" architecturally-oriented interface. Other technical advantages frequently cited by DataCAD users include the ability to draw in 2D and automatically generate a 3D view at the same time and customizable keyboard shortcuts and toolbars.

Large customer base and breadth of applications
DataCAD has over 250,000 installations worldwide, making it one of the most widely used and highly acclaimed AEC CADD packages available today. This large customer base gives DATACAD and its third-party partners an excellent market for both upgrades and new products. In addition to its core architectural usage, DataCAD is also used for interior design, landscape architecture, exhibit design, log home design, archeological reconstruction, accident reenactments, and graphic design

DataCAD is a professional-level, AEC CADD program for architectural design, photo-realistic rendering, animation, and construction document creation. Developed by architects and software engineers for architecture, DataCAD includes tools that make design and drafting easier, such as automatic door and window insertion, associative dimensioning and hatching, automated 3D framing, Teigha-based DXF/DWG translators, and DCAL an applications development language for third-party developers. DataCAD is now listed as the second most widely used software by architects according to the most recent American Institute of Architects (AIA) firm survey. DataCAD is available for Windows 8, 10, and 11.

DataCAD LT is a low-cost 2D/3D CADD program for architects, interior designers, engineers, builders, contractors, and their clients. All of the fundamental 2D and 3D architectural drawing and modeling features of DataCAD are included in DataCAD LT. The program includes automatic door and window insertion; associative dimensioning and hatching; unlimited undo/redo; TrueType font support; bitmap import; solid, pattern, and bitmap fills; and Teigha-based translators. 3D models created in DataCAD LT can be exported to o2c (objects 2 see) format for rendering, animation, and Internet distribution.

DataCAD products provide an open architecture which supports modification and enhancement by third-party developers and customers. Through OEM agreements, DATACAD offers related software titles developed by other companies. Third-party developers have produced over 600 enhancements for DataCAD. The DataCAD Developer Network can be accessed via the World Wide Web at www.datacad.com/ddn.

DataCAD is sold and supported by authorized dealers and distributors throughout the U.S. as well as a network of international distributors. DATACAD products are also sold to educational institutions at discounted prices to help educate future CADD users. DATACAD complements its indirect channel distribution strategy with a combination of direct marketing and Internet sales. All products are backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee and 30 days free technical support. Paid technical support and training are available worldwide through authorized support centers and directly from DATACAD.

DATACAD's home page features the latest product information, company news, and product specials. Web address: www.datacad.com. Additional support for DataCAD users is available through the free online message board at forum.datacad.com. The DataCAD Message Board has grown to include more than 80,000 posts in more than 16,000 topics since its debut in 2005. Customers are encouraged to visit often to get answers, share ideas, and interact with other DataCAD users around the world.