ArborCAD
…the one and only CAD software for tree people…
CAD for ‘Tree People’
ArborCAD® is the world's only CAD software exclusively designed for the needs of Arboriculture. Get the features of regular CAD plus powerful, productive tools for professional consulting arborists, in a fast, easy-to-master program.
Whether you're conducting and documenting a site survey, producing a tree protection report or drawing any kind of plan, ArborCAD enables you to be more productive, more professional and more profitable. That’s the bottom line. Save time on every report you create.
Get Good Fast
The supplied step-by-step beginners tutorial will have you up and running in just a few hours – and our team will assist you personally to get the most from your ArborCAD® software.
When you have all the fundamentals handled, you can choose to expand your knowledge of the program by enrolling in our CAD level 1 and 2 courses to give you all the tips and tricks you need to become an expert.
Game Changer
Shortcut your ‘old school’ methods by leveraging built-in arbor-friendly technology. Start with a drawing file from your Architect or surveyor, or use satellite or drone images as your base plan.Â
Next, load field data and tree locations collected on site or the plan and let ArborCAD draw every tree in the right place, with Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) circles, Structural Root Zone (SRZ) circles, canopy outlines, trunks, ID’s, tree condition details and more…. Complete with automated Incursions (encroachments), tree schedules and labels in just a few clicks.Â
Nothing is more accurate, faster and more professional than a drawing created with ArborCAD.
Protective Fencing
Place protective fencing on your drawing and provide an accurate count of how many panels the builder needs to install to protect trees during construction.
Incursion Controlâ„¢
Encroachment calculation and placement couldn’t be easier, regardless of shape. The TPZ’s will even resize automatically to increase by the incursion value.
Clever Canopies
Enter the canopy spread as a distance North, South, East and West and let ArborCAD insert an accurate canopy – and if required, adjust your TPZ to suit.
Magic Eraser
Powerful editing is made possible by the proprietary Magic Eraserâ„¢ tool. This is just one of many smart design tools that will have you working like a pro in no time.
Good Measure
Instant, accurate measurement tools help calculate job requirements with confidence. Areas, lengths, angles and quantities straight from the drawing, even around complex hard to estimate shapes.
Fully CAD Capable
Built on our most popular RealCAD software, so it comes with all the regular CAD design and drafting tools plus a unique set devoted just for Arborists.
True Scale
Work directly with CAD drawings or maps and aerial photographs in real-world scale to ensure your reports are always accurate.
Sketch and Stretch
Easily adjust anything in your drawing. Associated elements will update automatically saving hours of editing time.
Work with Others
Exchange files with your associates. No need to redraw, just use the plans you have at your disposal.
Landscape Design Ready
Also doing landscape design? Add LANDWorksCAD to your ArborCAD tools and get the worlds leading professional landscape design software.
ArborCAD System Requirements
| Windows Windows 11, 10, 8 or 7 (64bit) Intel i7 or i9 CPU Minimum 16GB RAM -Recommended 32GB or more Minimum 1GB Hard Drive (SSD preferred) Mouse with scroll wheel NVIDIA graphics card 4GB or more, supporting OpenGL |
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How is ArborCAD different to regular CAD?
Designed specifically for consulting Arborist and other tree professionals ArborCAD performs tasks not available in any other product anywhere in the world. It is also quicker to learn, faster to use and easier to master.
ArborCAD will completely replace any old CAD software you might being using now. You will still be able to open and edit any DWG files you have too.
Can I use ArborCAD on a Mac?
Yes, both MAC and Windows are fully supported and look the same in both environments.
Just remember though, that Windows machines with the correct graphics card (GPU) are the prefered option for operating CAD software. Entry Level Macs such as the MacBook Air are definitely not suitable for the demands of CAD software. Be sure to check System Requirements before purchasing a machine to run ArborCAD.
Do I also need other CAD software?
No. ArborCAD includes all the regular CAD tools as well as the Arborist tools, so when you purchase an ArborCAD license you are getting a full CAD software license too.
Is ArborCAD suitable for my location?
ArborCAD started in Australia and was based on UK standards and has since been enhanced to work with any arboriculture standards from all over the world. It is suitable and ready for use anywhere there are trees to be protected.
Can ArborCAD be used for forestry reports?
Absolutely. You can use ArborCAD to plot a single tree, a stand of trees or an entire forest onto your drawing. There are tools to label and generate schedules for projects large and small.
What support is available?
You may choose annual or monthly ‘Basic Support’ subscription for tech support only or ‘Premium Care’ subscription that includes technical support plus software upgrades plus a ‘Home Use’ license key to enable your software on a secondary machine at home or whilst travelling.
What Others Are Saying
“My drawings now look professional and are really easy to produce. ArborCAD has everything I had in my previous CAD software but it’s way more productive.”
Jim Tall, Out on a Limb
“After doing the beginners training I’ve produced my first job. Really enjoyed it. Thanks for all your help too guys – great support.”
Phil Hillier, Greener Than
“I work with a developer and he was so happy I could use his files. Saved a lot of time for both of us.”
Aaron, ArborMax
“Nice job. Just what the business needed. Works beautifully on the laptop you guys supplied too.”
Rob, Harbor Arbor
“Wow, this is a hundred times faster than working it all out and drawing manually on my old CAD program.”
Tim Siu, Tree T’s
“Took me a few days to get my head around it, but I’m a bit of a luddite when it comes to technology. I appreciate your awesome support Dani and Sidra. Thanks”
Brian B. Consultant
“You guys have nailed it. Way more flexible than regular CAD, good job. Has saved me a ton of work.”
Sarah, Arborite
“…I did all this the hard, long way for years. Ready to get a decent computer computer to make it faster still.”
Orlando Jobe, Tree Care Co.
“I wasted more than two years debating whether to buy ArborCAD or not. Dah!. paid for itself immediately.”
Ellen Borne. Can-O.P. Consultancy
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Purchase upgrades as and when desired.
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Training Course
Enroll in the CAD level 1 and 2 certificate course and get the full support of our team.