AXCAD

Browser-based CAD workspace with parametric constraints, command workflows, and export pipelines.

June 12, 2024ยท 6 min read

Problem

Most lightweight web drawing tools are not suitable for precision drafting workflows because they lack command-driven editing, constraints, and production-ready export formats.

Solution

Built a TypeScript/React CAD editor with precision snapping, constraint-aware geometry operations, an AutoCAD-style command parser, and multi-format export support for engineering handoff.

Product Scope

AXCAD focuses on day-to-day drafting workflows in the browser: create/edit geometry, keep precision under control, and export into formats teammates can consume immediately.

Core Engineering Decisions

  1. Command-first interaction for geometry operations and power-user speed.
  2. Constraint and snap support to reduce precision errors during manual editing.
  3. Stateful history management for safe iteration and rollback.

Delivery

The tool was designed as a web-native CAD surface with practical export options so users can transition from ideation to downstream tooling without format friction.