Perpetual license – progeCAD NLM enables unlimited number of progeCAD users in a local network (any local network, even VPN). It works as a floating network license, so when user launches progeCAD, license is automatically assigned to that computer. Number of registered NLM licenses = Number of concurrent users. Free trial period includes fully functional software and 30-day iCARE Premium Support.
👉The best CAD Network license
The NLM (Network License Manager) consists of the progeCAD software installed locally on individual computers and the NLM server. The NLM server is a lightweight piece of software that does not affect computer or network performance and can be installed on any computer within the local network, even if progeCAD is not installed on that machine (usually on the System Administrator’s computer). The NLM server manages the usage of network licenses and facilitates license administration.
License Take-Away – Need to work in the field without internet access? No problem! NLM licenses can be exported to a USB memory stick, allowing you to take the license with you and work offline. Maximum flexibility!
progeCAD Single License or Network License
The main advantage of network licenses is their cost-efficiency. To determine whether you need a Single License or a Network License, consider this: “Do I need CAD available at all times, or only occasionally?” For users who require CAD constantly, a Single License is ideal. However, if you have multiple users who only need CAD for a few hours per day or occasionally, depending on projects, you can cover them with one or several Network Licenses (for simultaneous work). Single Licenses and Network Licenses can also be combined.
progeCAD 2026 2D/3D Professional is so much more than an alternative to AutoCAD ®! It offers more CAD functions than AutoCAD LT or any similar CAD software.
progeCAD 2025 Professional is software for general usage in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Surveying as well as for Design of all kind of 2D and 3D work. ProgeCAD is powerful, stable, very capable and easy-to-use DWG CAD at a fair price. It ensures a complete compatibility with AutoCAD ® or AutoCAD LT ® WITHOUT ANY FILE CONVERSION and without losing any details or critical data.
progeCAD 2026 offers the following:
- Complete compatibility with DWG files from AutoCAD ® 2.5 through AutoCAD ® 2024, with import of BIM (IFC and Revit) !
- Classic interface and RIBBON alike AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT
- PDF to DWG conversion
- Imports STEP, IGES, IFC, Rvt/Rfa (Revit®), SolidWorks .sldprt part files and .sldasm assembly, ESRI-SHAPE SHP, 3DS, DGN(Microstation), LWO, OBJ, STL, IFC, RGT, DXF, DWF, DWFx, PointCloud import (ReCap® .rcp, .rcs, .pcg, .isd, .xyz, .ply, .las, .laz)
- Exports STEP, IGES, PDF, DWF, 3DS, DAE (Collada), STL, LWO, POV, MA(Maya), OBJ(Wavefront), BMP, JPG, WMF, EMF, SVG
- 3D Print – STL export for 3D Printer output
- Land Survey GIS and Civil tools (ECW, MrSID, Jpeg 2000, ESRI-SHAPE, AUTOSEZ, SLOPE)
- AEC, Civil, GeoMaps, Mechanical objects support
- iCADLib Blocks Manager – more than 22.000 2D/3D blocks (Construction, Architectural, ANSI-ISO and DIN-ISO Mechanics, ANSI and IEC Electrical, Electronic, Steel Profiles, Furniture, Kitchen), and more than 100 million of blocks over Tracepart, CADENAS and BIM&CO with millions of blocks and BIM objects ready-to-use, manage and insert parametric blocks from the additional menus
- Dynamic blocks editing
- EasyArch 3D – Metric/Imperial support – works 2D and 3D – The automated building plugin for architects designed to increase productivity in house and interior design and remodeling
- Easy 2D and 3D drafting of stairs and roofs
- Manage layers (quick turning on/off, freeze/unfreeze, isolate etc.)
- PDF Export with Layers – includes PDF/A ISO19005 Standard export
- 3D PDF Export
- Metric and Imperial support
- 3DConnection SpaceMouse and CADMouse support
- Advanced render – ARTISAN
- easy and intuitive picture insert and management
- Rendering with Google EARTH,
- GRADIENT HATCH, SUPERHATCH
- ACIS SOLID, DYNAMIC INPUT, EXPRESS TOOLS, RASTER total control, DYNAMIC UCS, MULTILINE, number markers, SPLINE editing, MULTIGRIP; LOFT, FLATSHOT i HELIX
10 REASONS FOR progeCAD 2026 PROFESSIONAL
- Perpetual Licensing! No annual fee. You decide when to upgrade
- Nothing to learn, if you are AutoCAD® users
- Works natively with DWG! Fully compatible with AutoCAD® without conversion
- Import BIM projects and objects (Autodesk Revit® and IFC)
- PDF to DWG conversion included
- Convert your old paper draughts into CAD!
- Create architectural layouts in a flash with the EasyArch parametric plug-in
- 22.000 blocks ready to use + over 100.000.000 while computer is online, customizable blocks manager
- Import/Export – STEP, IGES, SolidWorks, PDF, 3D PDF, DWF, 3DS, DAE, LWO, POV, Maya, OBJ, BMP, JPG, WMF, EMF, SVG, STL, RVT, RFA, IFC
- Geolocation with interactive background map from Microsoft Bing
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International nickname: “Swiss-army-knife for conversion”
Global CAD users coverage: It can cover needs of over 90% of all CAD users, as it’s powerful, versatile, user-friendly and easy to use. Currently and for long time, progeCAD is number one software within IntelliCAD Technology Consortium and absolute number one AutoCAD alternative.
CAD license + iCARE Premium Technical Support and Maintenance
CADglobal Training Centre is the only globally accredited progeCAD Training Centre with courses on several languages. Additional Premium iCARE subscription is bringing Premium Technical Support 24/7/365 and it includes all new releases and versions. This will enable your drafters and designers constant use of the latest version of the program. Every user can contact technical support for all kind of queries and problems, and they have access to Premium contents as well. iCARE subscription price for Corporate licenses is available on request.
progeCAD NLM works similar as former AutoCAD Multi User
progeCAD software runs on every computer individually. The administration software NLM Server takes about 35 MB of disk space and does not slowing down network or computer.
For more details about progeCAD features see here.
For comparison of progeCAD, AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT please click here.
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