CAD Translator

Decode NCS, IEC & NEC Layers

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Decode any CAD layer into plain English, free. Search 440+ NCS, IEC & NEC codes offline. Pro adds Code Builder, custom packs and unlimited favorites. 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-LINE and instantly get "Property Lines / Lot Lines" in plain English - Search by keyword — type "property line" and find the matching layer codes - Covers 440+ entries across all major engineering disciplines STANDARDS COVERED - NCS v3.1 — National CAD Standard (all 14 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) FREE FEATURES - Search and filter all 440+ entries by discipline and standard - Full layer details — plain-English meaning, description, code breakdown and related layers - Copy any code in one tap - Recent searches and smart autocomplete suggestions - Favorites — star up to 10 layers for instant access - Haptic feedback - Works offline — no account, no subscription, no server - Optional iCloud Drive backup — your favorites and custom entries sync across your own devices via your personal iCloud (we never see your data) FREE TO USE + OPTIONAL CAD TRANSLATOR PRO CAD Translator is free to download and use. CAD Translator Pro is a one-time purchase — no subscription — that unlocks: - Code Builder — step-by-step wizard that assembles valid NCS codes with a live plain-English preview - Custom definitions & packs — add your own codes, override built-in definitions with your company's terminology, and import or export .cadpack.json packs to share with your team - Unlimited favorites Bought CAD Translator when it was a paid app? Pro is already included — no extra purchase. 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

  • 5.0
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CAD Translator is free to use, with one optional upgrade. • Free: search 440+ NCS, IEC and NEC layer codes offline, and star up to 10 favorites. • Pro (one-time purchase, no subscription): Code Builder, custom definitions and packs, unlimited favorites. • Safer backup and restore, and a more reliable app overall.

Version 2.0

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

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The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More

  • Supported Features

    • VoiceOver

    • Voice Control

    • Larger Text

    • Dark Interface

    • Differentiate Without Color Alone

    • Sufficient Contrast

    • Reduced Motion

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Information

Seller
Zima Logistics LLC
Size
9.7 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.
Languages
English and 72 more
  • English, Afrikaans, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Basque, Belarusian, Bengali, Bulgarian, Burmese, Cambodian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, French, Galician, Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Korean, Kyrgyz, Laotian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Mongolian, Nepali, Norwegian Bokmål, Oriya, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Rhaeto-Romance, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Singhalese, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Zulu
Age Rating
4+
In-App Purchases
Yes
Copyright
© 2026 Zima Logistics LLC
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    • Supports

    • Family Sharing

      Some in-app purchases and subscriptions may be shareable with your family group when Family Sharing is enabled. Learn More

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