Overview of CAD Reader VIP Features

The VIP version of CAD Reader is designed to transform the app from a simple "viewer" into a powerful "quantity surveying and coordination" tool. Below are the core features categorized by their utility:

1. Advanced Measurement & Quantity Surveying

• Irregular Area (with Arcs): Unlike the free version, VIP allows you to measure areas with curved boundaries (arcs) by simply selecting the line segments.
• Continuous Measurement: Measure the total length of multiple connected segments (lines and arcs) in one go.
• Identify Target Shape: Automatically count the total number of identical symbols, blocks, or legends in a drawing with a single click.
• Side/Wall Area Calculation: After measuring a floor area, the software can automatically calculate the side surface area based on a specified height.
• Measurement Tabulation: Automatically export all your measurement data (lengths, areas, counts) into an organized Excel table.
• Hatch Area: This function allows you to calculate the area of a "Hatch" (the patterned shading used to represent materials like concrete, soil, or tiles). Instead of clicking every corner of a room, you simply click the hatched pattern, and the software instantly provides the total area.
• Perpendicular: This tool measures the shortest distance from a specific point to a line at a 90-degree angle.

2. Data Extraction & Conversion

• Export PDF: Save individual drawings directly as PDF files for easy sharing and printing.
• Extract Table: Select a table within a drawing and instantly extract the data into a real Excel spreadsheet.
• Extract Text: Batch extract text entities from the drawing for easy copying and documentation.
• Drawing Version Conversion: Quickly convert high-version DWG files (e.g., AutoCAD 2024) to lower versions for compatibility.

·       Batch Export PDF: Export multiple drawings at once into PDF format, streamlining workflows and saving time

3. Advanced Markup & Annotation

• Cloud Lines & Leaders: Use professional revision clouds and leader lines to highlight changes or specific notes for team collaboration.
• Layer Management: Gain full control over layer visibility—turn specific layers on/off or isolate layers to focus on particular details.
• External Reference (XREF) Management: Easily bind and manage external references to ensure the drawing displays all its parts even when files are moved.
• Photo & Audio Attachments: Attach site photos or voice notes directly to specific locations on the digital drawing (only available on mobile version).

4. Editing & Comparison

• Editor Tool: Perform basic modifications such as moving, copying, rotating, mirroring, and deleting CAD entities directly within the viewer.
• Drawing Comparison: Overlay two versions of a drawing to automatically highlight differences in color, making it easy to spot design changes.
• Partially Export Drawing: Large drawings can be split and exported into smaller segments for easier handling or importing into calculation software.