This is a very scaled down version of what CAD programs usually do, hence the name "doodle" CAD. I had some problems figuring out the interface, and then I read the reviews, and I thought, geez, I doubt the program is THAT BAD! And I was right, IT'S a pretty good program. After a couple of hours of concentration, I can see it does have some pretty sweet features for a simple program. If at first you don't succeed, maybe it's not the program, maybe it's you.
Was looking for super smple CAD but comes up a bit shrt
I'm trying to draw out the framing plan for my deck. Really simple stuff for which DoodleCAD looked perfect. Easy drawing and it has dimensioning. Alas, there are two dealbreakers: (1) There is no ability to specify or display distances in feet & inches. This applies to all input fields accepting dimensions or the value displayed on a dimension line. (2) Scaling isn't consistent througout the app. I cannot specify 1 inch represents 4 feet. Finally, I can't find a support line to ask about these items, so I'm forced to communicate through an application review. Could be a great app, but just really hard to do very simple things like drawing a 10 foot section of 2x6 lumber.
As far as I can tell, there is no way to rearrange layers - drag and drop doesn't do it. Tried creating new layers but can't control where they appear. Can't delete the new layers I created - the minud sign button does nothing. I was doing fine with this program until I needed to create layers underneath the ones I'd already done. Now I am completely stuck and can go no further. No support.
I downloaded the free trial and was bebopping along really enjoiying how easy this app is to use until I wanted to draw a simple arc. There is no arc tool. Also, I would like to be able to delete lines or sections of lines is a rectangle or other shape.
doodle cat its easy to use but it lacks allot of tools. the shapes are hard to do, you cant save shapes to use in other projects. doodle cat will save you money but it wont save you time.
I have been a longtime user and really appreciate the ease of use and simplicity of the tools. I infrequently create technical drawings, but mainly use it extensively for posters, signs, and illustrations. It allows me to import a variety of file types. So I am able to take graphics and pictures created or edited in other applications and use them to build my project. Utilizing the ability to create various layers, which can be alternately used, allowing a sign or menu serve several function without having to be recreated. The latest version is superior to my initial purchase and I applaud the many new features. Thank you D. Stewart. Keep up the good work.
I am not a regular CAD user, but frequently when I write manuals, I need to create simple mechanical designs. Over the years I have accumulated various programs to aide in this, but this one is always my main use program. It is simple to learn, and does more than I need. Why struggle with complicated programs you don’t use daily when this fits the bill nicely at a reasonable cost? It is also great that the developer responds quickly when I am having problems and need his help.
Have used this App since it first came out. Like any CAD program, there is a learning curve to becoming comfortable with it. I love the app for just what it was intended, “Doodling” with project ideas and the likes. For the cost and my needs, it fits my budget.
This app has potential but unfortunately is not ready for prime time. There are multiple useability issues related to printing, canvas, layers, locks and objects which need to be improved. The final nail in the coffin is the unreliability of object placements and file storage. There were numerous occasions where objects disappeared or whose edits were immediately discarded. There were also objects which disappeared after a save, close and reopen. Finally there is no obvious way to contact the developer to ask questions, identify problems and request enhancements.
I recently purched a one month license of DoodleCAD for a small project I am working on. First it took me way to long to figure out how to use this app, but once I started to get the hang of how to use it I had to stop working so I could go to an appointment. I saved my work and closed the program. When I came back to reopen my drawing, my file opened but nothing was there. Even if I did something wrong, which I don’t think I did, this takes me back to my first comment. This app is way to hard to try and use and I have a 30 year background in “IT"!!!.
This app could have potential, however there are many users issues. the app gets a 1 star for function, however the app developer gets a zero star for not responding to numberous support requests.
I downloaded the app and liked it pretty good. Went to purchase the app full like the app store said I could and there was only the 1 and 3 month options. There is absolutly ZERO customer support what so ever.
I can’t draw more than three different elements. Every time I attempt to draw a fourth, it locks up. Can’t even handle drawing four lines? Back to the drawing board. Pun intended.
This app has high ambitions and great potential, but parts of its UI are opaque. There's no user manual, and questions emailed to the developer go unanswered.
this app has absulutely no instructions or tutorial for someone that has no CAD experience. For all intents an purposes it them become just a glorified version of MS paint.
I downloaded Doodle cad, and the first thing that came up was a notice that everything exported will be watermarked, unless I buy the 49.99 version. Deleted it, and moved on to something else that I could try without buying. I would suggest a 30 day trial, or some such other tactic
DoodleCAD is an easy to learn illustration and 2D CAD tool that gives MacOS users what they need to create simple illustrations, diagrams and mechanical drawings. I originally wrote DoodleCAD because I needed an inexpensive easy to use CAD program for designing a back yard pond and patio. Eventually I had added enough features that I thought I should share DoodleCAD with others who might have my same needs. As time goes on I have added features that I need for my own projects and lately have been trying to clean the code and user interface to make it more modern. Sadly I have to pay bills and eat so like you I have a full time job that takes most of my time and energy so progress is sometimes slow. My most recent addition is exporting code snippets for developers to use to create shapes in their own applications. Snippets for SwiftUI, NSBezierPath, UIBezierPath and CGPath can be created for any selected item on the canvas complete with transforms for positioning. These snippets are ready to copy/paste into any iOS, MacOS or SwiftUI application. The code snippets do not yet have stroke or fill added but it's on the way. DoodleCAD is free to use with the only restriction being that you cannot print or export drawings or code snippets from DoodleCAD for use in other applications without paying a small monthly fee. There are no restrictions on how many files you create or how complex they are or what tools you use when in the free app and you can start and stop the subscription any time you like. Take all the time you need to create the perfect drawing for free and then subscribe for a month to export it for use in another app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
