Quote faster
See overall dimensions, hole counts and thicknesses at a glance instead of orbiting a 3D model. Attach the sheet straight to your quotation.
One package per part
Assemblies split automatically: each body gets its own drawing, PDF sheet, DXF and STL, named the way you name it.
Shop-floor ready
Print true-scale sheets (1:1 … 1:8) for the floor, and hand the laser a clean 1:1 CUT-layer DXF from the same upload.
How it works
- 1Drop in the customer's STEP file — no CAD seat needed.
- 2Orient parts the way you'll fixture or cut them; rename to your part numbers.
- 3Generate: every part gets a dimensioned drawing package.
- 4Attach PDFs to the quote; send DXFs to the machines.
Why quoting from a bare STEP file is slow
An RFQ that arrives as a bare STEP file makes every downstream step harder: the estimator has to open it in a CAD viewer and orbit the model to find overall size, hole counts and thicknesses; the quote goes out without a document the customer can sign off against; and if the job lands, the traveler and inspection sheet still need a drawing that nobody has made. Drawlytic collapses that chain — upload the customer's file, and in about a minute every part has a dimensioned multi-view drawing with the numbers an estimator actually reads first: bounding dimensions, counted hole groups (4×Ø8), thicknesses, radii and angles.
Because the drawing is generated with true hidden-line removal on the exact CAD geometry (OpenCascade kernel — not a traced screenshot), the sheet is credible enough to attach straight to the quotation: the customer sees their part, dimensioned, on a framed sheet with a title block carrying your project and part names.
From RFQ to machine with one upload
Assemblies split automatically into up to 30 parts, largest first, each with its own package: dimensioned drawing (SVG), PDF sheets in A4–A1 and Letter, an orthographic projection DXF with VISIBLE/HIDDEN layers, a 1:1 top-view DXF on a dedicated CUT layer for laser, plasma or waterjet, and an STL reference. You orient each part the way you'll fixture or cut it — lay-face-flat in the 3D preview — and rename parts to your own part numbers before generating, so every sheet and file carries your numbering.
For inspection, the free Measure & adjust mode adds the dimensions your CMM or caliper plan needs — point-to-point distances, diameters, angles — and re-renders the sheets at a true paper scale (1:1 to 1:8) so printed sheets measure correctly on the shop floor. Cross sections for internal features are free as well, delivered as separate SECTION A-A sheets.
Projects live in your account: quote now, retrieve the same drawing package when the PO lands weeks later, no re-upload needed. Deleted projects go to a recycle bin for 30 days before being purged permanently.
Frequently asked
We process dozens of RFQs a week — what should we use?
Pro ($19/month, 100 drawings) covers most shops. Doing more volume, or want drawings generated inside your own quoting portal? Email hello@drawlytic.com about the API / white-label option.
Are customer files kept private?
Files are stored in your private account, used only to generate your drawings, and you can delete a project (model + all outputs) at any time.
Can dimensions be adjusted for inspection?
Yes — the measure tool adds point-to-point and diameter dimensions, and sheets re-render at fixed paper scales for caliper checks.
What does it cost to try?
Nothing — 3 drawings a month are free. Pro ($19/mo, 100 drawings) when you need more; heavy months are covered by credit packs from $0.28/drawing.
Do we need a CAD seat or any installation?
No — everything runs in the browser. Anyone on the team can turn a customer STEP file into a drawing package without occupying a CAD license.
What if the customer sends DWG or STL instead of STEP?
DWG: ask for a DXF export (or export it yourself — every CAD does it) and upload the DXF. STL/OBJ/3MF meshes can't be dimensioned exactly, so request a real STEP export — it's two clicks in any CAD system.
How fast is a typical part?
Seconds once the engine is warm; the first drawing after a quiet period can take up to a minute extra while the engine boots. A 20-part assembly typically finishes in a couple of minutes.
Related guides
Try it on your own part
Upload a STEP file and get your drawing in about a minute — or use the built-in sample part.
Try it on a customer file →