Portable NijiCAD Pro 1.2.3 (x64)
NijiCAD Pro Portable is a premium, cross-platform 2D CAD application developed by NijiCraft, offering professional-grade drafting capabilities in a lightweight, intuitive package optimized for Windows via Microsoft Store installation, with native support for high-precision architectural plans, mechanical drawings, civil engineering layouts, electrical schematics, and general-purpose vector illustrations.
Building on the free NijiCAD foundation, the Pro edition unlocks advanced functionalities including unlimited layer management, parametric constraints, dynamic block editing, enhanced printing styles, and progressive feature rollouts like AI-assisted snapping and cloud collaboration previews, all rendered via high-performance WebGL for buttery-smooth 60fps zooming, panning, and editing even on massive drawings with tens of thousands of objects.
Priced affordably for freelancers, small firms, students, and hobbyists preparing for certifications like Architectural CAD Technician or CAD Utilization Engineer Level 1, NijiCAD Pro Portable delivers industry-standard compatibility with DXF, DWG (read/write), JWW, and proprietary .nijicad formats, ensuring seamless workflows with AutoCAD, DraftSight, LibreCAD, or Japanese JWW while excelling in operability, output quality, and hardware efficiency on ordinary PCs including laptops.
The software’s hallmark is its refined user experience: a simple toolbar/sidebar palette/menu system minimizes clutter, with context-sensitive tools adapting to selection states, and drafting aids like object snapping (end/midpoint/intersection), orthogonal mode (90° restrictions), polar tracking (custom angles), and grid snaps ensuring pixel-perfect precision without complex hotkeys. High-quality outputs in PDF (vector/scalable), SVG (web-ready), PNG (raster high-res), and DXF (interchange) facilitate professional printing, web publishing, and collaboration, positioning NijiCAD Pro Portable as a modern alternative to bloated legacy CAD for 2026’s hybrid work environments.
Intuitive Operation and User Interface
NijiCAD Pro Portable launches to a clean canvas with toolbar categories: Draw (lines, arcs, circles, polylines, splines, rectangles, polygons, text/DIM), Edit (move/copy/rotate/scale/mirror/trim/extend/fillet/chamfer/offset), Layer (create/edit/delete/visibility/color/lineweight), View (zoom/pan/layer toggle/grid/snap), and Print (styles/layouts).
Sidebar palettes dock/undock: Properties (selected object edits), Layers (table view), Blocks (insert/edit), and Navigator (tree outline). Right-click context menus accelerate common tasks (properties, copy here, mirror).
Keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+Z undo, F3 snap toggle) and customizable hotkeys cater to pros; mouse wheel zooms dynamically.
Advanced Drawing Capabilities
Core tools rival desktop CAD:
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Primitives: Lines (straight/multi-segment), arcs (3-point/start/end/radius), circles (center/radius/2-3 points/tangent), ellipses, rectangles/polygons (regular/irregular).
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Curves: Splines (fit/control points), polylines (closed/open/LWP).
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Hatches: Patterns (ANSI/ISO/custom), gradients, boundaries auto-detect.
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Text/DIM: Multiline/singleline, MTEXT editor, dimensions (linear/angular/radial/diameter/leader/ordinate) with tolerances/styles.
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Blocks: Dynamic (parameters/actions: stretch/array), attributes, external refs (overlay/attach).
Parametric constraints (Pro): horizontal/vertical/tangent/coincident/distance—geometric intelligence auto-adjusts.
Optimized Performance and Rendering
WebGL engine delivers:
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60fps Smoothness: Infinite zoom/pan/regens.
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Large Drawings: 50k+ objects lag-free via LOD/culling.
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GPU Acceleration: Modern hardware 10x faster.
Undo/redo stack 1000+ steps; autosave/recovery.
High-Quality Output and Compatibility
Print styles: layouts/paperscales/plotters/PDF (vector/raster). SVG preserves editability; PNG 8/24-bit alpha.
DXF/DWG bidirectional (R12-2018), JWW native—import/export flawless.
Drafting Aids and Precision
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Object Snaps: Endpoint/midpoint/center/intersection/perpendicular/tangent/quadrant/apparent/nearest.
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Ortho/Polar: 90°/custom angles (45° increments).
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Grid/Snap: Adaptive, rotatable.
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Tracking: Cursor tooltips coordinates/delta.
Measurement tools annotate areas/perimeters.
Layer and Organization
Unlimited layers: color/linetype/weight/visibility/printable/plot style. Manager sorts/groups, freeze/thaw/isolate.
Blocks library drag-inserts, explode/edit in-place.
Pro-Exclusive Features
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Parametrics: Constraints/dim-driven edits.
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Dynamic Blocks: Parametric families.
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Lisp/Scripts: Automation.
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AI Snap: Predictive snapping.
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Cloud Sync: Project sharing.
Industry Applications
Architecture: Floor plans/sections/elevations (hatches/DIMs).
Mechanical: Parts/assemblies (splines/chamfers).
Civil: Site plans/surveys.
Electrical: Schematics/panels.
CAD exam prep: JWW/DXF tools match tests.
Cross-Platform and Accessibility
- Windows Store native; web version preview. Touch/stylus optimized.
- Tutorials/localization (Japanese/English).