CARTOMAP CAD
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Productivity | $19.99 | ANEBA Geoinformatica, S.L. | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
1. Send and receive DWG/DXF/CTM drawing files directly from e-mail, iTunes or any WebDAV compatible storage, with no need of additional applications.
2. Work from anywhere without requiring Internet connection.
3. Confidentiality and a total control of your projects.
4. File manager that allows you to create new projects, delete, rename, send/receive drawing files by email, iTunes or WebDAV.
5. More than 150 CAD tools that include edition of lines, arcs, circles, polylines, freehand, axis, texts, symbols, dimensions, rectangles, information query, zoom options, object selection, coordinates selection, UCS... Multiple object selection and tools (move/rotate, mirror, copy one time, in array rectangular or polar...).
6. New objects can be drawn in different ways: by specifying points, by entering object analytical parameters (radius, angle, distance…) and by using existing elements as a reference (copy, parallel, chamfer, orthogonal…)
7. To modify drawing objects you can use the edition tools to move, cut, extend, rotate; insert, edit and delete vertices.
8. Point selection can be done using multiple options that can be selected by default or specifically for one action. Point selection options are: touch location, absolute coordinates or referred to a selected point, endpoints, intersections, proyected in an item, perpendicular to an item, curve center, midpoint...
9. SnapTo by orientation, length, point, endpoint, midpoint, intersection, grid...
10. Graphical tracking with magnifying glass, smart cursor and properties info.
11. Layer manager with preview, line type selection, color; visibility and lock status, etc.
12. Undo/redo with the historical actions of file modifications.
13. Linear and angular units can be selected by the user. CARTOMAP CAD alerts if the file units are not coincident with the units selected in preferences. X-Y-Z and North-East-Elevation coordinates system. Angular systems suitable to surveying and civil engineering.
14. Multiple views with independent zoom and layer visibility selection that makes easier to access to drawing details.
15. Layers and Views preview.
16. Color selection by color table (256 colors) or by true color. Background color can be selected for each view.
17. Selection of line type, line width, etc.
18. Multiple zoom options: zoom to a point or entity, move, zoom in, zoom out; these options are essential when using a pointer because it does not have multitouch.
19. DWG/DXF files supported from v.14 up to 2010. Some drawing objects are not supported (xref, paper-space, very complex hatches, some proxy without embedded geometry...) but they are maintained in the DWG/DXF file.
20. All screens and toolbars are prepared to be used on the iPad in layout or portrait mode, you can rotate the device at any time you need.
21. Unicode compliant: language as chinese, arabic, russian, etc, are supported.
22. Rulers can be shown or hidden, fixed or auto adjusted.
23. Grid can be shown or hidden, fixed or auto adjusted, with 3 levels of detail and lines selected by user. New snap-to grid to make easier to sketch.
24. Multiple User Coordinate Systems (UCS) by one or two points (moves and/or rotates the view). Info request and data entry can be done in UCS.
Reviews
Best CAD App yet
Shmeerm
As soon as my iPad shows up, I believe this app will revolutionize the way I do my job. I'm excited to see this developed further. I'd also like to see the file transfer simplified to a basic FTP interface.
Currently no use for me
Jt_flyer
This is the only dwg viewer I could find. I can't comment about this app on an ipad and so my comments are limited to the iPhone only. I've been an architect for 15 years and I can say without hesitation or reservation the only use for this app is for field markups only and as I can see there are no such tools. To suggest someone would actually gain some benifit by producing cad drawings on a phone is frankly a joke. What I can see is loading a set of construction docs on the iPhone and have them with you for those unfortunate times when you need the reference and don't have a hard copy set at the site. You could then take measurments and digitally redline the drawings for later distribution. Come on guys get real and get these tools ASAP and I'll review again. Also I can only open 3 out of 40 ... Not good. All of our drawings apprear too large to open. Not to mention x-refs? I'm assuming dawings would have to ne bound first to be viewed. Once that's done the drawing can not easily be reintoduced into the set. That means the only use is for markups. For me I'll keep this app closed until the next update and consider the 20 bucks a tiny gamble. Good luck to us all.
Not at all ready for primetime.
Tripp Martin
I'm glad there's an app for that, but it's not for iPad, it doesn't have great file access and the icons are Microsoftish. I'm fine with the limited drawing capabilities, I just want to be able to take drawings into the field without having to make PDFs, but the file transport is web server based. This should be able to access my MobileMe iDisk or other WebDAV volumes and maybe even grab email attachments. Setting up a new network just to move a few files around isn't time efficient. I'd like to see some of the features of GoodReader incorporated, like a quasi file system and better graphics for the iPad. If I can get those, I will be tickled pink.
worthless CAD app stay away.
Stangster351c
This is a piece of Sh!+ worthless CAD app stay away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
needs a few things
SteelGAStd
1) Needs to have capability to import files from email. 2) Needs to be able to export edited files by email. 3) Needs to be able to support acad font files 4) Needs to be able to at least view acad 3D files. would be nice to be able to work on them as well. 5) Interface over wifi has difficulty connecting and is slow. Not because of our network. need to improve on connection over wifi.
Different but worthy
Koolaid2014
I bought Cartomap shortly after it came out and was so excited I immediately tried to use it...and was disappointed. I contacted the developers and found them to be exceptionally helpful and willing to answer my questions and address the issues. I also READ THE INSTRUCTIONS! This helped me figure out that most of the issues I was having were my fault for expecting Cartomap to be AutoCAD, which it is not. Once I understood how they differed, I was able to use the program. The developers are continually adding new options, I am sure as they develop the program and receive feedback they will address the missing functions and issues. I am very glad that I took a chance on the program, I may never be able to do complete drawings on it, but it is a big time saver in my opinion. I have transferred several AutoCAD drawings in .dwg format to the program and they certainly are good enough to verify and show in the field. I look forward to the updates that will add text and dimensioning capabilities, and will comment on the exchange from Cartomap to AutoCAD soon.
Worst cad application
Frank 2010
I am sorry to say this, but I think this is the worst cad program I have ever used. Every time I want to open an auto cad drawing it crashes. When I am opening a Dxf file instead, it shows only half of the walls. You cannot edit anything in an auto cad drawing. I am very disappointed and would like to have my money back.
Remote
GrYpHoNN
gimme some other way of downloading a CAD file. Being on the same wifi kills the purpose of being truly mobile. Try VPN,remote access, some other web client access.....just something else.... Im trying to replace a laptop...not to miss one...ya kno...
CAD PAD
Cleocad
I have used many CAD systems. I like this new update. I am like a 44 yo CAD virgin again.
It really WORKS
Richard 1961
Ok this app works great but you must go into it remembering... it's not AutoCad! You will have to learn the controls how to draw lines... takes some getting used to. I sent them an email and ask about dimensions it will show them from your drawing if they are already there but it will be sometime in Nov before they update the app to make new ones from the app. I sent an email and got a quick responce from them so thats always good. The drawings are not native dxf so you need to make you a folder on your desktop and send them back and foward into it using the free desktop app.... its not hard to do. If you really want a cad app that is stand alone on your ipad and are willing to give it a small learning curve.... this is the app for you!
