CAD Translator

iOS Universel / Productivité

CAD Translator instantly decodes standard CAD layer naming conventions into plain English — no internet required.

Built for engineers, project managers, contractors, and anyone who works with CAD drawings but doesn't have the NCS standard memorized.

WHAT IT DOES
• Type a layer code like V-PROP-CL and instantly get "Property Line (Civil Survey)" in plain English
• Search by keyword — type "property line" and find the matching layer codes
• Covers 500+ entries across all major engineering disciplines

STANDARDS COVERED
• NCS v3.1 — National CAD Standard (all 15 disciplines: Architecture, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, and more)
• IEC 81346 — Industrial equipment reference designations (BESS, solar, wind, generators, motors, transformers)
• NEC 2023 — Panel and circuit naming (Articles 690, 706, 712, 700, 701, 625)

KEY FEATURES
• Code Builder — step-by-step wizard that assembles valid NCS codes with live plain-English preview
• Favorites — star any layer for instant access
• Custom Packs — add your own vendor translations and share them with your team as .cadpack.json files
• Override built-in definitions with your company's terminology
• Recent searches and smart autocomplete suggestions
• Haptic feedback
• Fully offline — no account, no subscription, no server

PERFECT FOR
• Electrical engineers decoding panel schedules
• Civil engineers reading survey and site layers
• Architects reviewing consultant drawings
• Project managers translating drawing notes
• Energy engineers working with BESS, solar PV, and microgrid layers
• Anyone onboarding to a new project with unfamiliar CAD standards