What is NaroCAD?
NaroCAD is a free and open source CAD (Computer Aided Design) application for 2D design and drafting. It provides a basic set of CAD tools and features for creating technical drawings, floor plans, diagrams, sketches and other 2D graphics.
Some of the key features of NaroCAD include:
- Intuitive graphical user interface
- Tools for drawing lines, arcs, circles, rectangles, etc.
- Layers for organizing graphical objects
- Dynamic dimensions and annotations
- Scaling, rotation and alignment tools
- Support for multiple page sizes and layouts
- Export to common file formats like PDF, SVG, DXF, etc.
NaroCAD is targeted at hobbyists, makers, DIY enthusiasts and non-professional users who need to create relatively simple 2D drawings for plans, schematics, illustrations and other basic design purposes. It can be easily learned and does not require extensive CAD training or experience to start using it.
The software is completely free and open-source, licensed under GPL. It runs on Windows, Mac and Linux platforms and has a small installer size. The simple and minimalistic interface allows users to pick it up quickly and start creating 2D drawings straightaway without too many complex tools or menus to learn.
SketchUp, FreeCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, ArchiCAD, LibreCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Designspark Mechanical, nanoCAD, QCAD, OpenSCAD, BricsCAD are some alternatives to NaroCAD.