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CAD File Extension

CAD file extension is created by Autodesk, also known as Autodesk QuickCAD File. CAD has been classified as CAD Files. File format categories include Binary, Text, XML, and Zip. The format of this file type has not been determined. You can open CAD files in BobCAD-CAM program.

Autodesk QuickCAD File Type

Autodesk QuickCAD File Type
Extension .cad
Developer Autodesk
Popularity 5.0 (53 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program BobCAD-CAM
Category CAD Files
Format N/A
Updated 5/1/2024

What is a CAD File Type?

Only QuickCAD CAD files are supported by QuickCAD. To open files in another program, they must be converted to a more widely supported format, such as AutoCAD Drawing .DWG or Drawing Exchange .DXF. Unfortunately, the only program capable of converting QuickCAD CAD files is Autodesk QuickCAD, which is more developed.NOTE: Autodesk QuickCAD was at the origin Softdesk Drafix Quick CAD in the 1990s. When Softdesk was acquired by Autodesk, Drafix Quick CAD was repackaged into Autodesk QuickCAD, which was developed to version 8 in 2004.

Free online CAD Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .CAD (Autodesk QuickCAD File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to CAD, merge, split and compare the CAD files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

CAD Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Autodesk QuickCAD File .CAD=10606 File Extensions while opening the .CAD=10606 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open CAD Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Autodesk QuickCAD File on your system such as BobCAD-CAM.
  2. Associate default Bobcad Cam BobCAD-CAM program for *.cad (Autodesk QuickCAD File) files.

    Associate CAD Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.CAD (e.g example.cad) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Bobcad Cam BobCAD-CAM program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .cad files.

Related CAD File Extensions

CAD default file extension is .CAD and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for CAD File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the CAD files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open CAD File on Windows

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BobCAD-CAM image. BobCAD-CAM 000 for Windows Free Trial BobCAD-CAM

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CAD File on Mac OS

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Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CAD file on Linux

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Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CAD file on Web

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iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CAD file on iOS

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About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

CAD file extension icon image.About CAD - Autodesk QuickCAD File

FileProInfo is to help you understand about the Autodesk QuickCAD File with *.CAD suffix, and provide the complete detail as how to open, edit, convert, merge, split and compare it with other related software programs, software download links and free online apps and tools.

Our professional team members at FileProInfo have been individually researched and verified the details for CAD. We want to be 100% accurate and publish the information about file formats, tools, apps and software programs that we have tested and validated.

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Updated 5/1/2024


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