Modern Steel, February, 2005 - "A full-featured CAD program for Palm OS handhelds. DXF drawings may be imported/exported to a PC or SD card. Verify or modify drawings in the field, create as-builts from scratch, e-mail DXF drawings to and from your handheld. Sketch floors plans and CAD drawings fast and accurately with this handy tool. Design and alter drawings right on your handheld. Powerful wall, door, and window tools make it great for drawing existing conditions."

 

PDAGeek, October, 2003 - Mini-Review: ZiPCAD for Palm devices

 

Architectural Record, September, 2003 - "Users of Palm handheld organizers, take note:  This design software won't replace your desktop CAD system, but it's a handy tool for marking up existing drawings and creating on-the-fly as-builts.  The company was founded by a computer guru-turned-architect who saw a niche market for designers in need of a simple, mobile CAD program.  ZiPCAD allows import and export of DXF files from and to compatible desktop programs.  Users will recognize common CAD functions like layers and line types, as well as drawing and editing tools like offsets, trims, and grouping functions.  It's a useful tool for those who don't mind working on a small screen." Deborah Snoonian, P.E.

 

Cadalyst, September, 2003 - "ZiPCAD is the only CAD option for PDAs with the Palm OS and Windows sync capability (or PDAs with a memory card and Mac sync capability).  Designed by a principal with an architectural firm, this software is particularly adept at documenting existing conditions.  The company says it may save hours of documentation time on every job.  ZiPCAD comes with a full suite of CAD tools, and you can export drawings to any major desktop CAD system via the DXF file format.  You can also convert DXF drawings directly on your handheld device to send and receive drawings in the field."

H. Edward Goldberg, AIA