Creating Drawings on Android

Specialized mobile applications have a complete set of necessary functions and allow you to work in the field. Let's consider the most popular applications for working with drawings.

GnaCAD

A conditionally free application for creating and editing drawings in dwg/dxf format. It supports work with 2D/3D models. In terms of functionality, it is not inferior to many desktop counterparts.

The features of GnaCAD include:

1. File size - no restrictions, it supports working with large drawings by utilizing the device's RAM.
2. Offline - full functionality of the program without an internet connection.
3. File access - drawings and diagrams can be opened from the device's SD card and Google Drive.
4. Commenting - the ability to add comments, explanations, and replies to the edited file.
5. 3D work - support for custom views in 3D, creating realistic 3D models using ray tracing.
6. Wide range of tools - sheets, screens, support for external references, layer parameters, visual styles, line weights, custom fonts, etc.

To work with the application, simply download it from Google Play or our website. To familiarize yourself with the capabilities of the utility in the free version, four demo drawings are available: the diagram of an Android robot, a drawing of a residential building, Android, and a 3D model of an aviation part.

The pricing plan includes three versions: monthly (65 rubles), half-yearly (329 rubles), and yearly (1690 rubles). The full version does not have built-in advertisements. Customer support is provided through the feedback feature in the application. Tickets are sent to the email address.

AutoCAD

Specialized mobile application for automated design and drafting from Autodesk. The first version of the program was released in 1982, and currently, solutions for desktop operating systems, Android, and iOS are being developed.

The main advantages of the application include:

• Offline mode with subsequent synchronization.
• Backup to your account or cloud storage such as Autodesk Drive, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, etc.
• Real-time collaboration on projects.
• Viewing, creating, and editing 2D files and drawings.
• Layer management and visibility.
• Drawing, marking, and working with geometry tools.
• Measuring angles, distances, areas, and other calculation units.
• Displaying axes, coordinates, and labels.

AutoCAD is available for new users for free with a 30-day trial version that includes all the features. After the trial period, the user will retain only read-only access without the ability to create and edit projects. The monthly cost is $9.99. Currently, the application is not available for users from Russia.

DWG FastView CAD Viewer & Editor

A free mobile application with premium features for viewing and editing drawings from computer-aided design systems. It allows working with 3D projects in DWG format, as well as opening files created in other design systems, such as AutoCAD or GstarCAD.

The competitive features of the program include:

1. File handling - no limitations on the size of the editable and executable file. Size only affects opening and saving changes.
2. Quick access - no registration required, full access to offline drawings. Projects can be saved on the local disk of a remote device or in a cloud storage if there is no internet connection.
3. Format support - PDF documents can be edited with options for scale, color, page rotation, etc. Drawings can be saved in graphic formats and sent to other application users.
4. Work modes - different work types use their own modes with varying sets of functions. This speeds up the program's operation without overloading the device.
5. User support - through email directly from the application. Just click "Feedback" and proceed to write a message.

In addition, DWG FastView CAD allows projects to be uploaded to cloud storage (Dropbox, WebDAV) for collaborative file access. During work, there is a simplified zooming feature using only two fingers.

For 3D drawings, easy control and rotation around axes are provided. It is possible to transition from 2D to 3D while preserving the framework of the three-dimensional image. If necessary, the magnifying glass tool can be used to zoom in on a specific area of the project.

The premium version without advertisements costs 389 rubles per month, or a one-year payment of 3,790 rubles.

Sketch Box Free (Easy Drawing)

A free Android application designed for drawing and sketching, including complex projects in CAD systems. The key feature of the utility is the combination of traditional drawing and technical drafting. Currently, the application is not available for users from Russia. You can download the working APK file from our website.

The free version of Sketch Box Free includes the following features:

• No advertisements - ads do not interfere with work when saving and loading projects.
• Pencils - the "Pencil" tool is available with a set of different characteristics.
• Dimensions - the ability to specify and edit dimensions.
• Multiline - a tool for creating sequences of any shape and reference points.
• Selection - free and radial.
• Working speed - optimization through reduced access to RAM.

The utility supports creating projects from three sources: from scratch with a preinstalled theme, from a snapshot of "Online Maps," or from the gallery of the device's internal memory. The pro version includes support for up to 6 layers.

Sketch Box provides a wide range of tools, including lines, rectangles, ovals, sketches, grids, linear and angular radius, fill, selection-based hatching, color management, and more.

Floor Plan Creator

A multi-platform conditionally free application for creating, editing, and publishing accurate floor plans of buildings. It supports 3D, furniture addition, and scale printing.

The key features include:

Create and edit projects with ease. Add furniture and other decorative elements to enhance the visual representation of the space. Publish and share floor plans with others. Print the floor plan to scale. Support for 3D visualization.

The premium version, priced at 85 rubles, offers additional features and removes advertisements.

Specialized mobile applications have a full range of necessary functions and allow you to work in the field. Let's consider the most popular applications for working with drawings.

GnaCAD

A conditionally-free application for creating and editing drawings in the dwg/dxf format. Supports work with 2D/3D models. In terms of functionality, it is not inferior to many desktop analogs.

The features of GnaCAD include:

1. File size - no restrictions, supports working with large drawings due to the device's RAM logic.
2. Offline - full program functionality without an internet connection.
3. File access - drawings and diagrams can be opened from the device's SD card and Google Drive.
4. Commenting - ability to add comments, explanations, and responses to the edited file.
5. 3D work - support for custom views in 3D, creating realistic 3D models using ray tracing.
6. Wide range of tools - sheets, screens, support for external links, layer parameters, visual styles, line weights, custom fonts, etc.

To work with the application, it is enough to download it from Google Play or our website. To familiarize yourself with the capabilities of the utility in the free version, four demo drawings are offered: a diagram of an Android robot, a drawing of a residential building, Android, and a 3D model of an aviation part.

The pricing plan includes three versions - monthly (65 rubles), semi-annual (329 rubles), and yearly (1690 rubles). The full version does not have built-in advertising. Customer support is provided through feedback in the application. The ticket is sent to an email address.

AutoCAD

A specialized mobile application for automated design and drawing from Autodesk. The first version of the program was released in 1982, and currently, solutions for desktop operating systems, Android, and iOS are being developed.

Among the main advantages of the application, the following should be highlighted:

• Autonomous mode of operation with subsequent synchronization;
• Backup to an account or cloud storage such as Autodesk Drive, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, etc.;
• Real-time collaboration on projects;
• Viewing, creating, and editing 2D files and drawings;
• Layer management and visibility;
• Drawing, marking, and working with geometry tools;
• Measurement of angles, distances, areas, and other calculation units;
• Display of axes, coordinates, and labels.

AutoCAD is available for free for new users with a 30-day trial version that includes all the features. After the trial period, the user will only have read-only access without the ability to create and edit projects. The monthly cost is $9.99. Currently, the application is not available to users in Russia.

DWG FastView CAD Viewer&Editor

A free mobile application with premium features for viewing and editing drawings of computer-aided design systems. Allows you to work with 3D projects in the DWG format, as well as open files created in other design systems, such as AutoCAD or GstarCAD.

The competitive features of the program include:

1. File handling - no restrictions on the editable and executable file size. The size only affects opening and saving changes.
2. Quick access - no registration required, full access to offline drawings. Projects can be saved on the local disk of the remote device or cloud storage if there is no internet connection.
3. Format support - editing PDF documents with the ability to choose scale, color, page rotation, etc. Drawing can be saved in graphic formats and sent to other users of the application.
4. Working modes - different work types use their own modes with different sets of functions. This speeds up the program's operation without overloading the device.
5. User support - via email directly from the application. To do this, simply click on "Feedback" and proceed to writing an appeal.

In addition, DWG FastView CAD supports project export to cloud storage (DropBox, WebDAV) for collaborative file access. During operation, simplified scaling can be performed using just two fingers.

For 3D drawings, easy control and rotation around axes are provided. You can switch from 2D to 3D while preserving the framework of the three-dimensional image. If necessary, you can enlarge the required area of the project using the built-in magnifying glass.

The premium version without advertising costs 389 rubles per month, or a one-time payment for one year is 3790 rubles.

Sketch Box Free (Easy Drawing)

A free Android application for drawing and sketching, including complex projects in CAD systems. The main feature of the utility is the combination of traditional drawing and technical drawing. Currently, the application is not available to users in Russia. You can download the working APK file from our website.

The free version of Sketch Box Free has the following features:

• No advertising - advertising blocks do not interfere with work when saving and loading a project;
• Pencils - the "Pencil" tool is available with a set of several characteristics;
• Dimensions - the ability to specify and edit dimensions;
• Multiline - a tool for creating sequences of any shape and reference points;
• Selection - free and radial;
• Speed of operation - optimization by reducing calls to RAM.

The utility supports creating projects from three sources: from scratch with pre-installed themes, from the "Online Map" snapshot, and from the gallery with internal device memory. The Pro version includes support for up to 6 layers.

Sketch Box provides a wide range of tools: lines, rectangles, ovals, sketches, grids, linear and angular radius, fill, hatching by selection, color control, and much more.

Floor Plan Creator

A multi-platform conditionally-free application for creating, editing, and publishing accurate floor plans. Supports 3D, adding furniture, and printing to scale.

Among the key features, the support for the following should be highlighted:

• Multi-level buildings with rooms of any shape;
• Calculation of room perimeter, as well as floor and wall area;
• Indication of doors, windows, interior items, electrical wiring, and fire safety equipment;
• Auxiliary lines for measuring distances and dimensions;
• Synchronization with the cloud and backup of projects.

The finished project can be exported to PDF, DXF, SVG. The free version includes support for distance meters and laser levels from Bosch, Herch, Leica, and other manufacturers.

The price grid includes three versions: Free, Basic, Full. The free version supports saving, any number of projects and floors in them, as well as 3D visualization. In the Basic version priced at 299 rubles, export to PNG & JPEG, cloud saving, and built-in advertising are added.

In the full version of the application for 479 rubles, PDF, SVG, and DXF support are included, as well as exporting to a CSV file and a custom document library.

CADMATE

A free application of a two-dimensional and three-dimensional computer-aided design system designed for architects and engineers. It is a full-fledged replacement for AutoCAD. It is currently not available through Google Play.

The design center is implemented as a graphical interface that supports the insertion and reuse of frequently used drawings and objects. This speeds up the process of building identical objects in a flow.

The application is designed in a trademark white and green style. The interface is simple and user-friendly, with the ability to choose a light/dark theme. In the settings, you can enable the simulation of a computer mouse and keypad.

Magicplan

A conditionally-free application for Android and iOS used for designing floor plans for single and multi-story buildings. The developers position the program as the perfect functional solution for working in the field when you need to quickly create a sketch.

Among the advantages of Magicplan, the following should be highlighted:

• Speed of operation - a fast, responsive, and intuitive interface;
• Measurement simplicity - special tools simplify the process of measuring indoor plans in both 2D and 3D;
• Reporting - the ability to generate reports with notes, 360-degree photos, markings, etc.;
• Price calculation - automatic calculation of project cost based on pre-entered data.

The paid version of the program includes three pricing plans: Sketch, Report, Estimate. The Sketch plan costs 429 rubles per month and includes, in addition to the main functionality, the creation of 2D/3D sketches. The "Report" plan adds report and annotation functions, costing 1290 rubles/month. The most expensive tariff costs 3890 rubles and includes everything mentioned above, as well as project cost calculation.