CAD Translator

CAD Translator instantly decodes standard CAD layer naming conventions into plain English — no internet required. Built for engineers, project managers, contractors, and anyone who works with CAD drawings but doesn't have the NCS standard memorized. WHAT IT DOES - Type a layer code like V-PROP-LINE and instantly get "Property Lines / Lot Lines" in plain English - Search by keyword — type "property line" and find the matching layer codes - Covers 440+ entries across all major engineering disciplines STANDARDS COVERED - NCS v3.1 — National CAD Standard (all 14 disciplines: Architecture, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, and more) - IEC 81346 — Industrial equipment reference designations (BESS, solar, wind, generators, motors, transformers) - NEC 2023 — Panel and circuit naming (Articles 690, 706, 712, 700, 701, 625) FREE FEATURES - Search and filter all 440+ entries by discipline and standard - Full layer details — plain-English meaning, description, code breakdown and related layers - Copy any code in one tap - Recent searches and smart autocomplete suggestions - Favorites — star up to 10 layers for instant access - Haptic feedback - Works offline — no account, no subscription, no server - Optional iCloud Drive backup — your favorites and custom entries sync across your own devices via your personal iCloud (we never see your data) FREE TO USE + OPTIONAL CAD TRANSLATOR PRO CAD Translator is free to download and use. CAD Translator Pro is a one-time purchase — no subscription — that unlocks: - Code Builder — step-by-step wizard that assembles valid NCS codes with a live plain-English preview - Custom definitions & packs — add your own codes, override built-in definitions with your company's terminology, and import or export .cadpack.json packs to share with your team - Unlimited favorites Bought CAD Translator when it was a paid app? Pro is already included — no extra purchase. PERFECT FOR - Electrical engineers decoding panel schedules - Civil engineers reading survey and site layers - Architects reviewing consultant drawings - Project managers translating drawing notes - Energy engineers working with BESS, solar PV, and microgrid layers - Anyone onboarding to a new project with unfamiliar CAD standards