NijiCAD Updates​

For the latest NijiCAD updates, please visit the NijiCAD Updates page.

NijiCAD v1.5.2 Released​

Improvements have been made to ellipses and elliptical arcs.

• Grip editing at quadrant points and extended endpoints
• Intersection object snap
• Trim and Extend support
• Nearest Point and Tangent object snaps will be added in future updates.

Launched on Product Hunt​

https://www.producthunt.com/products/nijicad

NijiCAD v1.5.0 Released​

We have added a new edition to NijiCAD: Fixed Edition.

With this release, Free, Pro, and Fixed Edition are all available as v1.5.0.

Fixed Edition is a ZIP-based download that packages the current version as a standalone release. It does not require installation, making it convenient to use portably.

The Free and Pro editions will continue to receive regular improvements, feature additions, and revisions as before.

In contrast, Fixed Edition is designed to maintain a specific version for a long period of time. Updates are generally not provided, and a new Fixed Edition will be released only when necessary.

Fixed Edition is intended for users who:

• Want to use the same version reliably for a long period of time
• Want to avoid changes caused by updates
• Need to maintain a specific version for their environment
• Want to use NijiCAD without installation and in a portable manner

Fixed Edition provides a new way to use NijiCAD, alongside the continuously updated Free and Pro editions.

Download Fixed Edition

https://nijicad.com/en/download/

NijiCAD v1.4.8 Released​

We are pleased to announce the release of NijiCAD v1.4.8.

Major Improvement to Text Rendering Performance

This release includes a significant improvement to the text rendering engine.

Previously, when text was displayed as filled glyphs, deleting objects could cause a noticeable increase in rendering workload during redraw. In v1.4.8, the rendering process has been redesigned to greatly reduce this overhead, resulting in smoother performance.

In earlier versions, switching text to Outline Only mode was an effective way to improve rendering speed. Thanks to the new rendering improvements, this optimization is no longer necessary for most situations. However, enabling Outline Only mode can still provide even better performance for users working with particularly large drawings.

Changes

• Added an English version of the Training content.
• Fixed an issue where image definitions were not exported to the images folder when performing Save As DXF immediately after opening a file in Read-Only mode.
• Reduced the width of the sidebar slightly for a cleaner interface.

Behind the Scenes

Although there are no major visible changes in this release, the internal rendering system has been significantly improved.

If you notice any issues or unexpected behavior after updating, we would greatly appreciate your feedback. Feel free to contact us via direct message.

Thank you for your continued support of NijiCAD.

NijiCAD v1.4.7 Released​

Changes​

• Fixed an issue where the INSERT and RENAME commands could be executed when no blocks were registered in the Block Palette.
• Fixed an issue where Ctrl+C and Ctrl+X did not work in the Web version.

NijiCAD v1.4.6 Released​

Added Training Mission 15.

The NijiCAD Training Series reaches a milestone with Mission 15. It now covers all of the fundamental operations.

If you can complete all 15 missions in about 15–20 minutes, you can consider yourself proficient with the basic operation of NijiCAD.

By saving the training data from NijiCAD in DXF format, you can use the same training data in other CAD software. Comparing differences in usability and functionality between NijiCAD and other CAD applications may also be interesting.

Features related to printing and build workflows are intentionally not included in the Training Series. If we create suitable examples in the future, we plan to publish them as separate learning content.

Other Changes​

• Adjusted the context menu.

NijiCAD v1.4.5 Released​

NijiCAD v1.4.5 has been released.

This update introduces support for the OS-standard clipboard. Both the desktop versions (Free / Pro) and the Web version now support copy and paste of geometry across applications.

In addition, when pasting clipboard content, image data is now inserted directly as image entities, while text data is inserted as multiline text within the drawing.

Previously, inserting images into a drawing required saving them as files first. With this update, images can now be inserted directly from the clipboard.

Furthermore, a new feature has been added to the image management palette that allows renaming image definitions. When used together with DXF workflows and the EXTRACTIMAGE command, image files can be exported based on their defined names.

The ARC command has been extended with an endpoint-first (E) option, allowing users to specify the endpoint first and then define the arc direction.

Additionally, a continuous drawing mode has been added to the ARC command. By selecting "Continuous" at the start point, users can create connected arcs as a single entity.

Because each feature is closely related, the amount of implementation and verification work has increased more than initially expected.

We will continue to make appropriate decisions based on the overall system design while steadily improving and extending functionality. We appreciate your continued support.

Changes​

• Added support for OS-standard clipboard
• Added ability to rename image definitions
• Added shortcut keys (Ctrl + Shift + X / C / V)
• Improved context menu
• Merged DXFIN command into IMPORT
• Added PASTEBLOCK command
• Extended ARC command with endpoint-first and continuous drawing options
• Categorized command list
• Improved tab handling in text entities
• Various minor bug fixes

NijiCAD v1.4.4 Released​

A new Drawing Settings palette has been added.

This palette allows you to configure drawing-specific settings such as default dimension options and text sizes. Changes made in the palette are stored directly within the drawing file, making it easier to maintain consistent settings across projects.

These settings are also compatible with DXF. When exporting, NijiCAD saves them as style overrides where supported, allowing the settings to be reproduced in other compatible applications. When the drawing is reopened in NijiCAD, the settings are restored automatically.

ALIASEDIT​

A new ALIASEDIT command has been added.

ALIASEDIT provides a dialog for creating and editing user-defined command aliases. User-defined aliases take precedence over the built-in default aliases, allowing you to customize command shortcuts to match your workflow.

This feature is available exclusively in NijiCAD Pro.

Changes​

• Added Drawing Settings palette
• Added ALIASEDIT command (NijiCAD Pro)

NijiCAD v1.4.3 Released​

We have fixed a critical issue.

A problem where linear dimensions were missing when importing DXF files has been fixed.
This issue had been occurring since v1.4.1.

We strongly recommend updating to the latest version.
Please use "Check for Updates" from the Help menu.

We have also added new commands.

VSCALE​

VSCALE scales objects only in the direction perpendicular to an axis specified by two points.

This is useful for cases such as adjusting only the height of table rows.
It also includes an option for per-object scaling.

With this feature, dimensions and symbols can be transferred to different scales using only the VSCALE command.

SCALESYNC​

SCALESYNC extends the standard SCALE command by synchronizing both the overall dimension scale and the measurement scale of dimension entities.

For example, it can be used when placing a full-scale drawing into a 1:1 document layout.

Other Additions​

Following common CAD conventions, the following features have been added:

• Wheel double-click for Zoom Extents
• Ctrl+P shortcut for print preview

Printing settings themselves are configured through the palette.

About the DXF Implementation​

NijiCAD's DXF import and export functionality is implemented entirely in-house and does not rely on external libraries.

This issue was caused by major internal restructuring performed while adding angular dimension support.

We may continue revising the implementation while adding support for radius and diameter dimensions.
Because of this, the DXF functionality should not yet be considered fully stable.

We recommend editing and saving drawings using the NijiCAD file format whenever possible.

Changes​

• Added VSCALE and SCALESYNC commands
• Added wheel double-click Zoom Extents
• Added Ctrl+P shortcut for PDF print preview