Find the address
Open VCAD, turn on the background map and enter the address of the property you are working on.
From an address to a drainage drawing.
An address is enough to get started. Find the property on the map, choose pipes and manholes from the drainage palette, and draw. Deliver the finished drainage drawing as a PDF.
How it works.
Open the palette and draw
Choose a pipe or manhole from the drainage palette and draw on the map. VCAD automatically sets the layer, colour and line style.
Prepare the handover
Choose what to include in the legend and press Add. VCAD inserts the symbols, colours and names automatically. Export the drawing as a PDF with a scale and title block.
Ready to hand over.
The drainage drawing on an aerial photograph, with a legend, scale and title block. Save it as a PDF and share it with the project team.
Open the PDF example
Peder, mapping and surveying technician and trained drainage contractor, HLM Landmåling A/S
"VCAD is easy to get into and fits my working day perfectly, where things often move fast. I have neither the time nor the patience to wait for heavy CAD programs. With VCAD I am up and running right away."
Explore the tools for this task
Already have source material?
You can also start with a PDF, a DXF or a background image. If you have survey data from an instrument, you can use it as the basis for your drawing.
Your drainage tools in one place
The drainage palette brings pipe tools and manhole symbols together. Your selection sets the layer, colour and line style, saving you from configuring each separately. Add text and levels as needed.
From pipes to 3D data
Need the pipes as machine-control data? Raise them to 3D and export them as DXF. You can also deliver the drawing as a PDF or DWG.
Drainage drawings, palettes and PDF plots are included in VCAD Basic.
Compare Basic and Pro
VCAD Basic
For everyday drawing, data processing and documentation.
- 2D and 3D CAD
- Background maps and WMS
- Specialist palettes, including drainage and signs
- Import, export and PDF plots
VCAD Pro
For working with terrain, surfaces and quantities.
- Everything in VCAD Basic
- Surface modelling
- Volume calculation
- Cross-sections and profiles
We sell VCAD by subscription through local resellers. You can start with Basic and upgrade to Pro later, keeping the same drawings.
Good to know.
Do I need a file or a survey first?
No. You can start with an address. Open VCAD, turn on the map, find the address and open the drainage palette. You can then start drawing on the map.
Are drainage symbols included?
Yes. VCAD has a drainage palette including manhole symbols. Combine them with pipe routes, text, levels and background maps in your drawing.
Can I deliver my drawing as a PDF?
Yes. VCAD supports PDF plots with a scale, legend and title block. For the legend, choose what to include and press Add. VCAD inserts the symbols, colours and names automatically. You can also export to DWG and DXF.
Practical questions about browsers, files and subscriptions
How can I try VCAD?
You can get a 7-day trial through one of our resellers. Contact us at info@vcad.dk, and we’ll help you find a reseller.
Which file formats can I import into VCAD?
VCAD supports a wide range of that you can easily import by dragging your files onto the drawing canvas.
What is the difference between Basic and Pro?
Basic includes 2D and 3D drawing, maps, palettes, import, export and PDF plots.
Pro includes everything in Basic, plus surfaces, volume calculation, profiles and cross-sections.
You can start with Basic and upgrade to Pro later, keeping the same drawings.
What do I need to use VCAD?
VCAD runs directly in the browser on a standard PC, with no installation required. We recommend Brave or Microsoft Edge 64-bit.
Where is my work saved?
VCAD automatically saves your changes locally in the browser you are using, including when the internet connection drops. The Save button downloads a DXF file with the drawing and its settings, which you can open in VCAD on another PC. Cloud storage is an optional extra.
Where can I buy VCAD and get support?
We sell VCAD by subscription through local resellers. Contact us and we will help you find a reseller. You can add support through your reseller.