Elite 2D/3D CAD Software
TurboCAD® for Windows offers versatile CAD tools for engineers, architects, designers, and hobbyists. With Platinum, Professional, Deluxe, and Designer versions, it suits all skill levels. Platinum includes advanced 3D modeling, ACIS® solids, and rendering. Professional combines 2D/3D design with strong file support. Deluxe is great for beginners or small businesses, while Designer is ideal for basic 2D drafting. With intuitive tools, tutorials, and wide file compatibility, TurboCAD® delivers precision and creativity for all your design needs.
TurboCAD® offers a comprehensive suite of professional 2D/3D CAD tools for designing, modifying, presenting, and documenting projects. It features hundreds of drawings, design, and modification tools, a powerful drafting palette, and an optional AutoCAD®-like 2D drafting interface with a command line and dynamic input cursor. Additionally, it includes 2D geometric and dimensional constraints, an ACIS® solid modeling engine, and a customizable Ribbon Interface with 4K monitor support to enhance productivity and readability on high-resolution displays.
Note: The availability of features may vary across different model variants. For a detailed overview of feature distribution, please consult below comparison charts. These will help you identify which features are included in the variant you are interested in.
TurboCAD® includes set up wizards, context-sensitive help, snaps, alignment aids, handle-based editing, and a flexible user interface. These will shorten your learning curve, and improve your productivity and design efficiency. You will also have access to our training tutorials, so you will not have to learn through trial and error. We are experts at creating CAD software and our tutorials will help you to become an expert user quickly.
Your purchase includes 12 months of free technical support. Our Maintenance & Support plans are valid for one year from purchase and extendable annually. These plans are available for products up to 5 years old, and they include access to technical support and software updates (patches). Also see our Licensing and Sales Policies and TurboCAD® Price Match Policy for further information on our pricing models.
New TurboCAD® users can quickly navigate the fully customizable user interface with Ribbon and Toolbar modes. TurboCAD® Platinum and Professional also feature an AutoCAD®-like design interface. The ePackage feature in TurboCAD® Platinum simplifies collecting and assembling all external resources for distribution. TurboCAD® is 64-bit compatible, enabling it to handle very large CAD files. Learn more about User Interface and Performance.
Unlock the full potential of your design process with Copilot, the AI-driven companion seamlessly integrated into TurboCAD®. This integrated AI tool streamlines navigation, expedites your project's progress, and enhances your design endeavors with insightful analysis. Copilot supports two levels: TurboCAD® Copilot Help and TurboCAD® Copilot Professional*.
All variants of TurboCAD® includes a complimentary 1-year subscription to TurboCAD® Copilot Help, powered by Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technology, providing contextually relevant answers through trusted documentation, FAQs, video tutorials, and more.
TurboCAD® Copilot Professional includes Talk to your CAD Data, general AI access, and Text to Image. TurboCAD® Copilot Professional is adept at handling diverse multilingual requests, from guiding you through the initial steps of using TurboCAD® to sharing intriguing details about your file or providing insights on design trends and principles.
*Flexible Subscription Plans: Choose between a 1-year or 3-year TurboCAD® Copilot subscription to best suit your needs.
The Design Director makes it easy to organize, explore and apply design alternatives. The Design Director palette with advanced controls for layers, layer filters, layer grouping, setting and saving work layers, managing named views and more speeds up work and improves productivity. Learn more about the Design Director.
TurboCAD® is rich in professional 2D/3D design tools and drawing aids that speed design. Create views and viewports of any size and shape. Access extensive paper space and printing options. Multi-select drawing tool, dimension tools, and more. Learn more about 2D Design and Editing.
TurboCAD® includes a comprehensive set of 3D surface modeling and editing tools, ideal for both single part and small assembly mechanical designs. Learn more about 3D Drawing and Surface Modeling.
TurboCAD® offers advanced 3D surface and ACIS® Solid Modeling tools. Features like the Thread Tool, Twisted Extrude, Extrude to Face, Imprint Tool, Parametric Holes, and more, enable the easy creation of complex professional designs. Access advanced modification tools such as Bend, Unbend, and Facet Offset to easily modify existing geometry. Smooth Surface Mesh and Sub-D Modeling tools are also available, allowing for the creation of more organic shapes. Learn More about Solid Modeling / Advanced Mechanical Design
TurboCAD® includes an integrated suite of architectural tools, featuring Self-Healing Walls, Self-Trimming & Self-Aligning Blocks, and depending on the variant, includes Windows, Doors, Muntins, Roofs, Slabs, Stairs, Rails, Markers, Terrain Tools, and AutoCAD® Architecture (ACA) compatible Parametric Architectural Objects, allowing for easy reading, modifying, and documenting of DWG models with ACA extensions. Learn More about Architectural & GIS.
TurboLux™ is TurboCAD's advanced rendering engine that leverages Physically Based Rendering (PBR) techniques to produce photorealistic images. By modeling light and materials based on the laws of physics, TurboLux™ accurately simulates the flow of light, resulting in stunning, high-quality renders. Learn more about Photorealistic Rendering & Visualization
Often referred to as variational sketching, the D-Cubed™ 2D DCM Constraint Manager from Siemens Industry Software Limited enhances precision and productivity. By setting up constraints, TurboCAD® users gain greater control over design intent, enabling rapid design modifications. Learn more about Parametric Constraints.
Maintains your design history, allowing you to return to any procedural step and make modifications without losing subsequent work. Functions like a Selective Undo/Redo. Learn More about the Part Tree.
Create associative views, 2D sections, and detailed views that can be updated in real-time – even from an Xref. Works with both ACIS® Solids and Surface models. Learn More about the Drafting Palette.
Import 3D model designs from leading enterprise CAD software, including CATIA, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Inventor, NX, and ProE. Learn More about supported file formats.
TurboCAD® allows all file formats that can be opened and imported (except bitmap images) to be used as an external reference (Xref). TurboCAD® offers Xref clipping for numerous file formats and supports binding of Xrefs, which can then be exploded and edited. Managing Xref layers is straightforward, including the use of layer filters. Learn more about External References
Extend the functionality by developing new tools, functions, and behavior. Custom routines that are performed on a regular basis can be automated. Specific tools for vertical applications can be created and added. Learn more about Programming .
Use your 3D scanner to collect data about an existing object’s dimensions, and import the point cloud files into a drawing in TurboCAD.
Whether you’re a team of one or many, you’ll have the interoperability needed to collaborate. We’ve ensured that TurboCAD® is compatible with a wide variety of popular CAD and Graphics formats. You will be able to deliver files that can be opened and edited by users of AutoCAD® and other popular design software. Your team will be running like a well-oiled machine.Read more about Compatibility and File Sharing
Quick Workspace Access for Every Project
TurboCAD® makes it easier to find the right tools by organizing them into dedicated workspaces:
Note: Certain configurations, features, and toolsets may not be available in all variants of TurboCAD®.
Why It Matters: Instantly switch between pre-configured environments to match your workflow, reducing setup time and ensuring optimal tool availability.
Redesigned for Speed and Accessibility
The redesigned start screen offers:
This enhancement significantly reduces setup time and helps both new and experienced users begin projects with optimal configurations.
Smart Tool Search
Quickly locate tools and execute commands instantly with this intelligent feature:
This intelligent search functionality eliminates time wasted navigating through menus and toolbars.
These features are only available with the optional TurboCAD® Copilot Professional plug-in.
Bringing Clarity to Complex Rendering
Dive deeper into every detail of your rendering scenes with a powerful analysis tool. Designed for precision and clarity, this feature provides invaluable insights for CAD designers, ensuring optimal results.
Key aspects of Rendering Scene Analysis include:
This comprehensive reporting helps artists and designers optimize scenes for photorealistic results.
See More, Work Faster, Deliver Better
The new report enhancement options include:
These features bring reporting capabilities up to professional standards, enhancing both functionality and user experience.
Design the Future—With Words
With TurboCAD® Copilot Professional, we are taking a bold step forward in CAD design. Our AI-powered Basic Text-to-CAD feature redefines the way users interact with CAD tools, enabling the creation of CAD objects through simple natural language commands. This innovative functionality reflects our dedication to advancing technology, making CAD design more intuitive and accessible than ever.
As pioneers in this field, we are proud to lead the charge toward a future where technology and creativity unite to unlock exciting new opportunities in design.
Note: This feature represents an exciting foundational phase in our journey toward a fully integrated Text-to-CAD experience. While it currently offers basic capabilities—and not every functionality is unlocked yet—we are actively exploring ways to expand and enhance it in the future.
Design Smarter, Not Harder
Whether you’re crafting gears for a planetary system, structuring I-beams for a project, or refining ISO-standard screws, Part Creator adapts to your needs. Input parameters like module, tooth count, or helix angle, and watch as the tool generates flawless 3D models—no manual calculations required. From spur gears to herringbone racks, every part is built to your exact specifications.
The powerful new part tools offer:
Part Creator:
Part Editor:
Need a sprocket with custom bolt patterns? A hex nut with a flange? Part Creator’s intuitive interface lets you define dimensions, materials, and even thread finishes with ease. Edit parameters later directly via the Part Editor—your design evolves as fast as your ideas.
Transforming Scenes Into Perfection
Rendering tools provide reliable controls for managing shadows, lighting, and tone mapping in scenes. These features are essential for creating accurate visualizations and delivering professional-grade results across projects.
Major rendering enhancements include:
Ground Shadows:
Tone Mapping:
Improved Defaults:
These professional-grade rendering controls deliver superior visual results with less adjustment.
Master Every Facade with Confidence
Architectural design tools provide precise and flexible solutions for creating complex building envelopes. With features like grid-based facade design, material assignment, and specialized editing tools, they enable efficient and detailed control in architectural projects
The Curtain Wall tool provides:
This feature enables rapid creation of complex building envelopes with precise control.
File Precision Built for Collaboration
File handling tools provide the precision and versatility needed to manage diverse formats. These features are essential for ensuring compatibility and reliability when working across teams or handling complex design data.
STEP Into Professional File Handling Excellence
ODA STEP Import facilitates accurate data exchange between different CAD systems by supporting the widely-adopted STEP file format. The introduction of ODA STEP support in TurboCAD® Professional marks a significant enhancement in file handling capabilities.
Note: While ODA STEP Import is newly available in TurboCAD® Professional, STEP support has been a longstanding feature in TurboCAD® Platinum through its ACIS engine.
These improvements ensure seamless collaboration across different CAD platforms and disciplines.
Available in Four Editions:
Upgrade Today and Experience the Future of CAD!
TurboCAD® is delivered in a 64-bit version to fully utilize your hardware’s available memory for loading, processing, and rendering CAD files.
Microsoft Windows® 11, Windows® 10, Windows® 8* 64-bit, Windows® 7 (64-bit), Vista (64-bit) - 8 GB RAM.
Note: TurboCAD® is designed for desktops or laptops that meet these requirements. Windows RT technology for tablets is not supported.
Recommendation: Your experience with TurboCAD® will be greatly enhanced with a newer generation, higher-speed CPU, with 16+ GB RAM.
1 Gigahertz (GHz) or faster 64-bit (x64) Intel processor.
Note: ARM processors are not supported.
The TurboLux™ Rendering engine is included in TurboCAD® Platinum, Professional, and Deluxe.
Note: OpenCL (GPU-based) modes require an NVIDIA graphics card or GPU supporting OpenCL 1.2 or later, or NVIDIA’s CUDA version 10.0 or later.
Recommendation: Install the latest driver updates before using TurboLux™ rendering.
Mouse Pointing Device (wheel button recommended).
Important Notice to Subscription Customers: Subscriptions require an active Internet connection in order to maintain the subscription license.
30+ Million Parts, Symbols and Models
CADsymbols® significantly boosts your productivity with over 30 million standard parts, symbols, and models for architectural, mechanical, electronic, and electrical drafting and design. This extensive library provides both 2D symbols and freely revolving 3D models, supporting both metric and imperial measurements, making it perfect for professionals who want to download complex symbols directly into their drawings instead of creating them from scratch.
Enhanced Rendering Capabilities with LightWorks® Plug-in
The LightWorks® Plug-in for TurboCAD® significantly improves lighting, luminance, and photorealistic rendering capabilities, resulting in more robust and high-powered renders. Integrating directly with the TurboCAD® Material Editor and Design Director, this plug-in works exclusively with TurboCAD® Platinum, Pro, and Deluxe.
Animate your TurboCAD® designs.
AnimationLab Plug-in for TurboCAD® is easy-to-use software for creating professional-looking animations from your TurboCAD® designs. Use single click animation features to quickly enhance your work, or access high-end animation features for professional presentations.
Quickly Create Repeating Patterns
The Hatch Pattern Creator, already included in TurboCAD® Platinum and Pro, is now available as an add-on for TurboCAD® Deluxe and Designer users. Design and save repeating patterns. Enhance your designs with custom brush patterns.
TurboCAD® Mac offers a range of 2D/3D CAD solutions for architects, engineers, designers, and students. Mac Platinum is the top-tier version with advanced drafting, modeling, and rendering tools. Mac Pro supports powerful design workflows, while Mac Deluxe balances ease of use with robust 2D/3D tools, ideal for makers and students. Mac Designer is a simple 2D drafting tool perfect for floor plans and technical drawings. With intuitive features and scalable functionality, TurboCAD® Mac adapts to your needs—bringing your ideas to life with precision and creativity.
TurboCAD®’s training guides equip users with essential tools for mastering CAD workflows. Whether creating precise 2D drawings or detailed 3D models, these programs offer step-by-step tutorials, video animations, and hands-on exercises, simplifying complex design processes. Suitable for beginners and professionals, they cover architectural drafting, advanced 3D modeling, and photorealistic rendering while ensuring proficiency in TurboCAD® Deluxe, Professional, or Platinum.
TurboCAD®’s training guides provide step-by-step tutorials, video animations, and hands-on exercises to help users master 2D drafting, 3D modeling, and rendering. Ideal for both beginners and professionals, the guides cover architectural design and advanced modeling using TurboCAD® Deluxe, Professional, or Platinum. Each includes the Introduction to TurboCAD® Training Guide, also available separately. Compatible with the latest and previous versions, these guides suit various learning styles and simplify complex CAD workflows.
Elite 2D/3D CAD Software
TurboCAD® for Windows offers versatile CAD tools for engineers, architects, designers, and hobbyists. With Platinum, Professional, Deluxe, and Designer versions, it suits all skill levels. Platinum includes advanced 3D modeling, ACIS® solids, and rendering. Professional combines 2D/3D design with strong file support. Deluxe is great for beginners or small businesses, while Designer is ideal for basic 2D drafting. With intuitive tools, tutorials, and wide file compatibility, TurboCAD® delivers precision and creativity for all your design needs.
TurboCAD® Mac offers a range of 2D/3D CAD solutions for architects, engineers, designers, and students. Mac Platinum is the top-tier version with advanced drafting, modeling, and rendering tools. Mac Pro supports powerful design workflows, while Mac Deluxe balances ease of use with robust 2D/3D tools, ideal for makers and students. Mac Designer is a simple 2D drafting tool perfect for floor plans and technical drawings. With intuitive features and scalable functionality, TurboCAD® Mac adapts to your needs—bringing your ideas to life with precision and creativity.
TurboCAD® Mac offers a range of 2D/3D CAD solutions for architects, engineers, designers, and students. Mac Platinum is the top-tier version with advanced drafting, modeling, and rendering tools. Mac Pro supports powerful design workflows, while Mac Deluxe balances ease of use with robust 2D/3D tools, ideal for makers and students. Mac Designer is a simple 2D drafting tool perfect for floor plans and technical drawings. With intuitive features and scalable functionality, TurboCAD® Mac adapts to your needs—bringing your ideas to life with precision and creativity.
Welcome to the 2D Training Guide for TurboCAD® Platinum Windows—your essential resource for mastering precise 2D drafting and annotation. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, this guide provides step-by-step tutorials, illustrated instructions, and immersive video-animated Work Sessions to enhance your skills. Learn the entire process, from sketching and annotating to producing professional layouts, ensuring confidence in TurboCAD® Platinum’s powerful tools. With detailed instructions and over 80 video tutorials, this guide enables users to create precise, high-quality 2D drawings with ease. Fully compatible with the latest and prior versions, it adapts to various learning styles, making CAD design more accessible than ever.
TurboCAD®’s training guides equip users with essential tools for mastering CAD workflows. Whether creating precise 2D drawings or detailed 3D models, these programs offer step-by-step tutorials, video animations, and hands-on exercises, simplifying complex design processes. Suitable for beginners and professionals, they cover architectural drafting, advanced 3D modeling, and photorealistic rendering while ensuring proficiency in TurboCAD® Deluxe, Professional, or Platinum.
