Document Management

Build a cad document management system

Manage drawings, track revisions, and approve files in an AI-powered system built with AI to fit your firm's engineering workflow.

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Data Management

Unify your project data in real time

Connect technical logs, drawing registries, and project trackers with real-time sync—or manage everything in Softr Databases. Create one source of truth for your firm.

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Power

Give every user a custom, secure experience.

Give engineers and clients the right access in a branded portal. Set up secure logins, revision controls, and granular permissions in minutes—no code required.

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Easy, secure logins

Access drawing logs and project data on-site. Turn your system into a downloadable mobile app in one click with Softr's PWA technology—no extra design needed.

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Works on any device

Access drawing logs and project data on-site. Turn your system into a downloadable mobile app in one click with Softr's PWA technology—no extra design needed.

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Automations

Build native automations with Softr Workflows to handle drawing status updates and notification emails automatically whenever a document is approved or changed.

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User groups

Provide separate logins for internal teams and external clients, ensuring each group sees only the project files and revision history relevant to them.

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Advanced permissions

Apply rules for different engineering roles. Customize who can upload drawings, who can approve revisions, and which datasets remain read-only.

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Security

Protect proprietary design data from security threats. Softr is fully compliant with SOC2 and GDPR regulations to keep corporate intellectual property safe.

Why Softr

Why Softr vs other software

No more one-size-fits-all tools or costly custom builds. Softr is easy to use and fully customizable, so you can launch faster, adapt as you grow, and skip the complexity of traditional software.

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Easy, fast setup

Build your cad document management system in minutes with AI—no complex technical setup needed.

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Consolidate your stack

Add features like revision tracking, approval flows, or client portals as your projects evolve—no rebuild needed.

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Flexible as you grow

Start with document management, then add staff dashboards or resource trackers—all in one place, no extra seats.

How it works

Generate a custom cad document management system with AI

Co-build with AI

Simply describe what you need. Let Softr handle everything - Interface, database, workflows.

Iterate with AI or visually

Control most critical parts of your app yourself - roles, permissions, security.

Ship the same day

Invite team members or external clients and partners right away. No developer handover.

Customer Love

The go-to platform for business operations

Use drag-and-drop blocks to build a portal that looks sleek and modern out of the box. Add only the features you need, and iterate as your workflows evolve.

Frequently asked questions

What is a CAD document management system?
What are the benefits of building a CAD document management system with Softr?
What types of features can I build into my CAD document management system?
How can I "vibe code" a CAD document management system with Softr?
Can I manage multiple engineering teams or clients in the same CAD document management system?
Can I use Softr if I don't already have my CAD metadata in another tool?
Which data sources does Softr support for CAD documents?
Can I customize the user experience and permissions for my engineering team?
Can I white-label my CAD document management system in Softr?
Can I customize the design and layout of my CAD document management system?
How secure is my CAD data in Softr apps?
Is the AI-generated CAD system production-ready or just a prototype?
How is Softr different from other no-code tools for CAD management?
Can I automate CAD workflows and integrate with other tools?

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