CMS IntelliCAD
What it is
CMS IntelliCAD is desktop CAD software for architectural, civil construction, mechanical, electrical, and HVAC drawings. It supports native DWG, along with DXF, DWF, DGN, PDF, image underlays, SAT, DAE, SVG, IFC, RVT/RFA, STEP, and IGES. PDF underlays, batch printing, and offline use are supported. People transferring customized AutoCAD environments can use its support for menus, fonts, scripts, and symbol libraries. The programming toolkit includes Microsoft VBA 7.1, LISP, SDS, IRX/DRX, and the Microsoft .NET 4.5 API. CMS IntelliCAD runs on Microsoft Windows; running it on macOS through virtual 64-bit Windows requires a USB dongle license. ETOOLBOX Free CAD Viewer is a separate Android and Windows option for viewing 2D and 3D DWG, DXF, and DWF files, and can open files from device or cloud folders without uploading them. The ETOOLBOX viewer is free. IntelliCAD PE Easy Run is listed at 249.95 USD per year, while IntelliCAD PE is 279.95 USD per unit once.
Who it suits. CMS IntelliCAD suits CAD users creating building, civil, mechanical, electrical, or HVAC drawings, especially those working with DWG files or customized AutoCAD environments. The separate ETOOLBOX viewer may suit people who only need to view DWG, DXF, or DWF files on Android or Windows.
Good
- Native DWG support
- Supports PDF underlays and batch printing
- Works offline
- Accepts AutoCAD menus, fonts, scripts, and libraries
- Free ETOOLBOX viewer for Android and Windows
Watch for
- Main software is supported on Windows
- macOS virtualization requires a USB dongle license
- IntelliCAD PE costs 279.95 USD per unit once
Verdict
CMS IntelliCAD covers several construction-related drawing disciplines and offers multiple licensing models. Confirm which platform and license type fit the intended use; the Android and Windows viewer is a separate product.
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| ETOOLBOX CAD Viewer | $0 | per seat |
| CMS IntelliCAD PE Easy Run | $249.95 a year | per year |
| CMS IntelliCAD PE | $279.95 once | per unit |
| CMS IntelliCAD PE EASY RUN Perpetual | $599.95 once | per seat |
From CMS IntelliCAD's own pricing page, checked 1 Oct 2026. Every plan
What the maker publishes
- CAD use cases
- CMS IntelliCAD users create architectural, civil construction, mechanical, electrical and HVAC drawings. source
- Company history
- CAD-Manufacturing Solutions says its people have worked in the CAD software industry for over three decades. source
- Customization
- CMS IntelliCAD supports AutoCAD menus, fonts, scripts and symbol libraries for transferring customized AutoCAD environments. source
- File compatibility
- The software supports native DWG plus DXF, DWF, DGN, PDF, image underlays, SAT, DAE, SVG, IFC, RVT/RFA, STEP and IGES formats. source
- File privacy
- ETOOLBOX can open DWG files from device or cloud folders without requiring CAD file uploads. source
- Headquarters
- Azle, Texas, USA source
- Integrations
- CMS IntelliCAD integrates with QuoteCAD Manufacturing and includes Spatial's 3D ACIS Modeler; Easy Run uses Turbo.net application streaming. source
- License models
- Licensing is available as perpetual standalone, 365-day lease, USB dongle, network license or maintained time-limited subscription. source
- Mac requirement
- Running on macOS through virtual 64-bit Windows requires a USB dongle license. source
- Mobile viewer
- ETOOLBOX Free CAD Viewer is available for Android devices and Microsoft Windows systems. source
- Operating system
- CMS IntelliCAD is supported on Microsoft Windows operating systems. source
- Payment security
- CMS states that Stripe and PayPal payments use SSL with 256-bit encryption and that Stripe-supported payments are PCI compliant. source
- Programming APIs
- The programming toolkit includes Microsoft VBA 7.1, LISP, SDS, IRX/DRX and Microsoft .NET 4.5 API. source
- Support
- Free technical support is provided through the free support forum, with paid support packs also available. source