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Deletes my work, not drop DELETE
1 Star because in order to post this I must.
-10 Stars for reliability, 4.5 Stars usability, and 1 Star for use as a tool.
In three major project I not only backed everything up I saved all the time. First project took months to get all the bugs out and on the day I was ready to publish, it was all gone nothing not even a piece of paper. Nothing but a thumbnail to remind me of all the work just gone. Second, thinking it was a fluke I worked on project two and after a couple weeks it was gone also. As I have a three strikes policy I chose to do one more and again in a few days this design was also gone. I had even taken the precaution of backing iDesign up so I could at least go back to that point. A few choice words later I found it to be gone as well.
While I believe the program has potentially, as a reliable work source it is not, to me it’s just a toy not for serious consideration.Show lessTbuff49
Developer Response
This issue has been resolved with an update which has fixed a problem in autosave in certain situations for large designs containing large number of groups.Just what I was hoping to find!
This app is a full featured CAD program that I primarily use on an iPad Pro with an Apple Pencil. It also, seamlessly, allows me to move to and from their Mac version (xDesign $29) since the iCloud storage is integrated so well.
The app tutorials had me drawing in a half-hour and the workflow becomes routine quite quickly.
When they upgrade it do 3D volumes it will knock the “Adobe big boys” out of the market.Show lessSteve999999999
Woodworking Design Tool
It’s hard to find a program that is usable for designing woodworking cabinets/furniture for my shop. All I find is either to complicated or not capable. This tool was at first a bit daunting, but the tutorials and online user guides are very helpful. Now this is my go to tool before the sawdust begins to fly. Its ability on the iPad Pro is magnificent and they are keeping up with bug fixes and new releases - I feel the ongoing support is critical. Thanks Touchware.Show lessDanialB
Finally! a great easy to use intuitive app for technical drawing
I have a friend apps on the iPad and was super psyched find a iDesign. It was very easy to begin to use and it is now my primary app for drawing diagrams for my physics courses.
It is especially useful that there is a companion MacOS app (XDesign) that I can also edit files with; and by using icloud, both apps automatically synchronize file changes.
The only reason I give 4 stars instead of five is the lack of LaTeX support for including mathematical equations.
Looking forward to multitasking support on the iPad Pro.Show lessPaulN_Maine
Ripoff!
This app keeps crashing! It looks like a useful app, but crashes on simple functions on the latest iPad. Do not waste your money!Groucho21
I like
After going to school eons ago for drafting and design, graduating to various CAD systems and applying those skills to my work life for 40+ years I find I am impressed with this system. It is a excellent start to something that can be really fantastic. I believe the trick to learning it is to think IPad and not Autocad. The system you are working on is different thus so is the requirements. So use the tutorial and manual it will not take long to get the feel of the package.
I gave it 4 stars simply because it can and does need a some additional enhancements but it is a very good little package. I am feel I got my money's worth and more. Please keep up the great work.Show lessRaym no2
Magnificent
Don't think, just buy it. And then play with the program for a few hours to learn the features. This program was indispensable in designing my stone retaining wall, a garden pergola and I even designed a company logo for a friend's music company. Versatile enough for you?
For the price, it's unbelievable, an extremely capable app.
My only complaint - the manual is for version 1.7, and a few features for this latest version were not explained, so I had to figure it out on my own. I emailed the company twice to ask a few questions and they never answered me. That's kind of low-rent. But the app is fabulous.Show lessSixPad
Thank you for listen to us
They you for adding transparency to background image...🎨💎Hipstian
Truly Eceptional
Watch out SketchUp, if this app comes up with a 3D option and keeps it on the iPad / iPhone platform then game over. By far, exactly what I need for my custom cabinet and furniture business. I made the switch to just an iPad Pro and iPhone last year (I think pc and laptops are yesterday's technology) and needed something to take SketchUp's place (since they only have reader capability on iPads and iPhones). This is as close as I have found in a 2d version. I have to admit I like using this app in the 2d version verses SketchUp in 3d. I have about 4 other apps that are design apps. None, are even close compared to this app. Thank you iDesign, great job and keep it on the iPad / iPhone platform.Show lesssolidtary refinement
Excellent
I've been a fan of this app since I first found it a few years back. With all the improvements he has made thru the years it is a great program that I use for my home as well as my needs at work. The last update had an issue and I emailed the developer,and he worked very hard with me until he came up with a solution. He is very pleasant to deal with and I would recommend this app to any one looking for a great design program at a great price.Show lesslitgic
