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CMS IntelliCAD

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Spec score 8.4 #5 of 41 in 2D CAD Software

What it is

CMS IntelliCAD is desktop CAD software for architectural, civil construction, mechanical, electrical, and HVAC drawings. It supports native DWG as well as DXF, DWF, DGN, PDF, image underlays, SAT, DAE, SVG, IFC, RVT/RFA, STEP, and IGES formats. Users can transfer customized AutoCAD environments through support for its menus, fonts, scripts, and symbol libraries. The programming toolkit includes Microsoft VBA 7.1, LISP, SDS, IRX/DRX, and the Microsoft.NET 4.5 API. Licensing options include perpetual standalone, 365-day lease, USB dongle, network license, and maintained time-limited subscription. The main software is supported on Microsoft Windows; using it on macOS through virtual 64-bit Windows requires a USB dongle license. CMS IntelliCAD PE Easy Run costs $249.95 a year, and CMS IntelliCAD PE costs $279.95 per unit once. ETOOLBOX Free CAD Viewer is a separate Android and Windows option for viewing 2D/3D DWG, DXF, and DWF files; it can open files from device or cloud folders without requiring uploads.

Spec sheet

Integrations
CMS IntelliCAD integrates with QuoteCAD Manufacturing and includes Spatial's 3D ACIS Modeler; Easy Run uses Turbo.net application streaming.Read 1 Oct 2026 · intellicadms.com
Support
Free technical support is provided through the free support forum, with paid support packs also available.Read 1 Oct 2026 · us.intellicadms.com
Headquarters
Azle, Texas, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · intellicadms.com
CAD use cases
CMS IntelliCAD users create architectural, civil construction, mechanical, electrical and HVAC drawings.Read 1 Oct 2026 · intellicadms.com
Company history
CAD-Manufacturing Solutions says its people have worked in the CAD software industry for over three decades.Read 1 Oct 2026 · intellicadms.com
Customization
CMS IntelliCAD supports AutoCAD menus, fonts, scripts and symbol libraries for transferring customized AutoCAD environments.Read 1 Oct 2026 · intellicadms.com
File compatibility
The software supports native DWG plus DXF, DWF, DGN, PDF, image underlays, SAT, DAE, SVG, IFC, RVT/RFA, STEP and IGES formats.Read 1 Oct 2026 · intellicadms.com
File privacy
ETOOLBOX can open DWG files from device or cloud folders without requiring CAD file uploads.Read 1 Oct 2026 · intellicadms.com
License models
Licensing is available as perpetual standalone, 365-day lease, USB dongle, network license or maintained time-limited subscription.Read 1 Oct 2026 · intellicadms.com
Mac requirement
Running on macOS through virtual 64-bit Windows requires a USB dongle license.Read 1 Oct 2026 · intellicadms.com
Mobile viewer
ETOOLBOX Free CAD Viewer is available for Android devices and Microsoft Windows systems.Read 1 Oct 2026 · intellicadms.com
Operating system
CMS IntelliCAD is supported on Microsoft Windows operating systems.Read 1 Oct 2026 · intellicadms.com
Payment security
CMS states that Stripe and PayPal payments use SSL with 256-bit encryption and that Stripe-supported payments are PCI compliant.Read 1 Oct 2026 · intellicadms.com
Programming APIs
The programming toolkit includes Microsoft VBA 7.1, LISP, SDS, IRX/DRX and Microsoft .NET 4.5 API.Read 1 Oct 2026 · intellicadms.com

Plans and prices

ETOOLBOX CAD Viewer Free per seat 2D/3D DWG, DXF and DWF viewing · Android and Windows Read 1 Oct 2026 · us.intellicadms.com
CMS IntelliCAD PE Easy Run $249.95 a year per year Always updated subscription · DWG/DGN · 2D/3D surface tools · LISP, IRX/DRX, SDS · VBA 7.1 and .NET API Read 1 Oct 2026 · us.intellicadms.com
CMS IntelliCAD PE $279.95, paid once per unit 64-bit standalone download · 2D/3D support · Raster and realistic rendering · BIM IFC/Revit · AEC objects · Geographic mapping Read 1 Oct 2026 · us.intellicadms.com
CMS IntelliCAD PE EASY RUN Perpetual $599.95, paid once per seat Always updated for life · DWG/DGN · 2D/3D surfaces · BIM Revit support · VBA 7.1 and .NET API Read 1 Oct 2026 · us.intellicadms.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports native DWG and numerous other formats.
  • Can transfer customized AutoCAD environments.
  • Includes several programming APIs and languages.
  • ETOOLBOX viewer is free for Android and Windows.

Limits

  • Main CMS IntelliCAD software is supported on Windows.
  • macOS use through virtual Windows requires a USB dongle license.
  • CMS IntelliCAD PE Easy Run costs $249.95 a year.

Who it suits

CMS IntelliCAD suits people creating architectural, civil construction, mechanical, electrical, or HVAC drawings, especially those using DWG or customized AutoCAD environments. ETOOLBOX is a separate option for Android and Windows users who need file viewing.

Verdict

CMS IntelliCAD pairs broad CAD file support with customization and programming options. Check the license model and platform requirements: the main product is Windows software, while the Android and Windows viewer is a separate product.

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