# PlanCAD

> PlanCAD is a professional CAD software designed for the events industry (trade shows, exhibitions, conventions). It runs as a native desktop application on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

## Overview

PlanCAD enables event professionals to design floor plans, booth layouts, and exhibition spaces. It combines the power of a full CAD tool with features specific to the events industry, such as PlanExpo integration for live stand management.

## Key Features

- Full 2D CAD drawing tools (lines, rectangles, circles, arcs, polylines, splines, dimensions, text, hatches, tables)
- DXF and DWG file import/export
- PDF export with title blocks
- Built-in symbol library (furniture, booths, safety equipment)
- Layer management with color, line type, and lock support
- Snap engine (endpoint, midpoint, center, perpendicular, intersection, grid)
- Block definitions and insertions with dynamic attributes
- PlanExpo integration for synchronizing floor plans with live event management
- Stand numbering and service block management
- Undo/redo with full command history
- Multiple layouts (model space + paper space)
- File locking for shared network drives (multiple users, read-only mode)
- Auto-updater for seamless version upgrades

## Pricing

- Monthly: 49 EUR excl. tax / month (no commitment, cancel anytime)
- Annual: 348 EUR excl. tax / year (save 18%)
- 7-day free trial with full access

## Company

PlanCAD is developed by SPOTT SAS, based in Lyon, France.

- Website: https://plancad.app
- Support: French and English, response within 48 hours
- Privacy: all files are stored locally on the user's computer, no cloud storage of project data

## Technical Details

- Built with Tauri (Rust) + React + TypeScript
- WebGL-based rendering engine
- Native performance with small binary size
- Available on Windows (.exe, .msi), macOS (.dmg), and Linux (.deb, .AppImage, .rpm)

## Links

- Homepage: https://plancad.app
- Pricing: https://plancad.app/#pricing
- Terms: https://plancad.app/terms
- Privacy: https://plancad.app/privacy
- Legal: https://plancad.app/legal