// SCORE BREAKDOWN
Solves real problem for CAD professionals with focused scope, small indie team (2 apps), clear niche but straightforward execution.
// ABOUT
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-CL and instantly get "Property Line (Civil Survey)" in plain English • Search by keyword — type "property line" and find the matching layer codes • Covers 500+ entries across all major engineering disciplines STANDARDS COVERED • NCS v3.1 — National CAD Standard (all 15 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) KEY FEATURES • Code Builder — step-by-step wizard that assembles valid NCS codes with live plain-English preview • Favorites — star any layer for instant access • Custom Packs — add your own vendor translations and share them with your team as .cadpack.json files • Override built-in definitions with your company's terminology • Recent searches and smart autocomplete suggestions • Haptic feedback • Fully offline — no account, no subscription, no server 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