LusoCAD - native DWG format
Fast CAD software with a familiar interface

AutoCAD® DWG format
There are no data conversions, imports or exports. With LusoCAD, design work is carried out directly in DWG format. In this way, we guarantee fully compatible interaction with CAD users around the world.
Familiar user interface
LusoCAD has been designed to be as similar as possible to AutoCAD®So that the user doesn't notice the differences between the two programmes. The aim is to significantly eliminate the time and money it would take to adapt to this new software.
Lifetime licences at a fair price
With the purchase, the customer receives a lifetime licence which they can use in perpetuity on the version purchased. At any time, they can upgrade their licence to the latest version. Alternatively, the customer can choose to purchase subscription licences.
LusoCAD Standard | LusoCAD Professional | AutoCAD® LT | AutoCAD® Full version |
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Low system requirements | ✘ | |||
API (LISP, VBA, ARX, .NET) | ✘ | |||
Dynamic Block Editor | ✘ | ✘ | ||
3D solid modelling | ✘ | ✘ |
LusoCAD Standard
alternative to AutoCAD® LT 2D
550€ *+ VAT
* perpetual licence (440€ for OA, OE and OET members)

LusoCAD Professional
alternative to AutoCAD® 2D/3D
680€ *+ VAT
* perpetual licence (544€ for OA, OE and OET members)

LusoCAD Professional includes all the 2D features of the Standard version and some additional functions, such as dynamic blocks and the magnifying glass. However, the main difference between the two versions is essentially related to the Professional version's greater 3D modelling capabilities.
WORK
SPACE
Draw and modify drawings using the cursor and the right-click context menu.
LAYER
MANAGER
The Layer Manager remains active even while you use other commands.
ASPECT
/ MENU
Switch instantly between the classic environment of older AutoCAD versions® and the new ribbon mode.
FILE
TABS
The file tabs allow you to quickly switch between open drawings.
TITLE
BAR
It contains the name and version of the program, the name of the active drawing and the remaining days of the trial period.
RIBBON
The 2D drafting mode contains the most commonly used commands on a ribbon organised according to a layout of tabs and panels.

ASPECT / MENU
TITLE BAR
LAYER MANAGER
FILE TABS
RIBBON
WORK AREA
MAGNIFIER
DYNAMIC INPUT
LAYOUT MODEL
QUICK PROPERTIES
COMMAND LINE
PRECISE DESIGN
DESIGN
TOOLS
Access to tools such as: snap mode, grid mode, object snap, tracking, annotation scale, etc.
MODEL
LAYOUT
Switch between model space and paper space with an unlimited number of layout sheets.
MAGNIFIER
TOOL
It can be activated by pressing the mouse wheel. You can choose the style, shape and magnification factor.
COMMAND
LINE
A classic but useful method of using commands with their options and values using the keyboard.
DYNAMIC
INPUT
The control interface next to the cursor helps you stay focussed on the intervention area, reducing eye fatigue.
QUICK
PROPERTIES
This palette shows the main properties of the selected object and can be customised by the user.
LusoCAD - BIM
LusoCAD - AutoXlsTable
LusoCAD - Graphic Compare
Reduce CAD software costs
LusoCAD allows you to make substantial savings. If you're still undecided, we'll be happy to help you choose the right type and number of licences according to your company's needs.
EXAMPLE 1
The change in AutoCAD® for LusoCAD Standard will immediately reduce the associated costs by around 88%. The possibility of using additional extensions remains unchanged.

EXAMPLE 2
With the Professional version of LusoCAD, the replacement for the full version of AutoCAD®This will immediately reduce the associated costs by around 84%.

EXAMPLE 3
The replacement of 100 licences AutoCAD® LT for 50 LusoCAD Standard network licences will mean an immediate reduction in associated costs of around 68%.


Need more reasons for choosing LusoCAD?
These are the features most praised by our users ...
- Dynamic blocks
Possibility of creating elements similar in both size and shape, hydraulic and electrical symbols or, for example, symbols of openings in buildings (windows or doors) for reuse in your drawings.
- Data extraction
The program allows you to create tabular lists of objects from your CAD drawings. If you wish, you can save these lists in an Excel file and send them to your colleagues for further processing.
- Smart tables
Link your CAD drawings to Excel tables with the AutoXlsTable tool for automatic calculation of areas, lengths and quantities. This table is automatically updated if you make any changes to your drawing.
- Background filters
The advanced layer manager allows you to change not only the layer visualisation filters, but also the external references (XRef objects) in your drawings, even while using other commands.
- Customising the program
Transfer AutoCAD settings® and customised files, such as LIN linetypes, PAT plot patterns, SHX fonts, MNU menus, dimension styles, plot styles, DWT templates, and much more, quickly and easily.
- LISP, VBA, GRX, .NET
Do you develop applications or extensions for AutoCAD® professionally or for personal use? Would you like to use them in LusoCAD? Our development documentation will help you make the transition.
- Editing PDF files
Import vector drawings in PDF (Adobe Reader) directly into your DWG drawing, with the possibility of further editing in CAD. If you have raster images in your PDF, you can use them as the base for your drawings.
- Affordable licences
With LusoCAD perpetual licences and their optional upgrades, you can save up to 88% compared to the subscriptions imposed by current AutoCAD providers.®.
- Free for 30 days
You can try the full version of the program for 30 days without any commitment. After this period, if you wish, you can purchase a perpetual licence or continue to use the expired trial version as a free DWG file viewer.