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CAD Translator
Decode NCS, IEC & NEC Layers
$4.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Instantly decode any CAD layer into plain English. Search 1,000+ NCS, IEC & NEC codes. Build codes step by step. Works offline — iCloud backup optional.
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
- Works offline — no account, no subscription, no server
- Optional iCloud Drive backup — your custom entries sync across your own devices via your personal iCloud (we never see your data)
ONE-TIME PURCHASE
$4.99 — pay once, use forever. No subscription, no hidden fees. Early Supporter pricing — CAD Translator goes to $7.99 in 60 days.
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
Ratings & Reviews
- More dependable iCloud restore when setting up on a new device.
- Stability and performance improvements.
The developer, ZIma Logistics LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More
For more information, visit the developer’s accessibility website .
Information
- Seller
- Zima Logistics LLC
- Size
- 3.2 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Zima Logistics LLC
