NOVATO, Calif. – May 11, 2025 – IMSI® Design, a leader in CAD software innovation, announces the release of TurboCAD® 2026, a milestone upgrade that advances performance, interoperability, visualization, and AI‑powered design assistance. With more than 100 new features and enhancements, TurboCAD® 2026 delivers a faster, more intuitive, and more intelligent design environment for professionals across architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and visualization.
Performance, User Interface & Usability
TurboCAD® 2026 introduces a modernized interface with a new Dark/Light Theme Toggle, a redesigned Draw Menu, and a faster Command Finder that surfaces tools instantly with predictive suggestions and visual icons.
The Drafting Palette now adapts more fluidly to evolving models, keeping annotations stable while allowing objects to be added or removed at any time. Additional refinements include clearer Start Page messaging, a Recent Commands menu for quick access, and an updated WebView2 engine for smoother, more responsive HTML‑based components.
Installation & Deployment
A new Unified Multi‑Language Installer simplifies setup by including all supported languages in a single package. Users can select their preferred interface language during installation and switch languages at any time without reinstalling.
TurboCAD® 2026 is fully localized in English, French, and German. Additional languages are included in the installer, but their localization work is going on. Updated language files will be delivered through upcoming in‑app patches as localization work continues.
TurboCAD® 2026 also introduces smarter file organization for images, reports, and logs, along with a Clean Startup mode that bypasses initial dialogs for troubleshooting or controlled deployment.
Interoperability & File Formats
TurboCAD® 2026 integrates updated Teigha (ODA) libraries for improved DWG/DXF compatibility and adds direct 2D Adobe PDF import, converting PDF drawings into editable CAD geometry. New IGES options provide both ODA‑based and ACIS‑powered import paths, supporting a wide range of engineering workflows. This release also updates native CAD translator support for SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, and Solid Edge in the Platinum product.
2D, 3D & Modeling Enhancements
New drafting and modeling tools expand creative and technical control. Graphic on Path enables smooth placement of objects along curves, while the enhanced Split Tool supports precise, dimension‑driven segmentation.
For 3D workflows, TurboCAD® 2026 introduces Direct 2D Unfolding for sheet metal, an improved Unbend Tool with K‑Factor control, a Closed Loft option for continuous surfaces, and Imprint Projection for embedding curves or text directly into solids.
Rendering and Visualization
TurboCAD® 2026 delivers the fastest ACIS performance to date, with 10–15× faster render‑prep for models using multiple face materials. The Visualize engine has been updated for smoother navigation, improved stability, and more accurate display of complex assemblies.
Copilot — Smarter, More Integrated Assistance
The new Copilot Render, available in the Copilot Professional add‑on, brings concept visualization directly into TurboCAD. Describe the style, lighting, materials, or mood you want, and Copilot generates expressive concept images right on top of your drawing—without changing geometry or leaving the workspace. Variations appear instantly, making it easy to compare directions and refine ideas as they develop. Each result is saved as a Copilot Named View, so designers can revisit concepts or branch into new ones at any time. Copilot Render turns early‑stage visualization into a fast, intuitive part of the design process, fully integrated with the technical model. Additional Copilot Professional capabilities include Copilot‑generated textures and a Part Finder for mechanical components.
The new Command Assistant interprets natural‑language requests and surfaces relevant commands instantly. The Smart Help Trigger displays contextual guidance as tools are activated, while new toggle‑based request tabs make Copilot interactions clearer and more predictable.
Executive Insights
“Copilot Render is a breakthrough for early‑stage visualization,” says Tim Olson, Vice President of IMSI® Design. “Designers can explore ideas instantly, right inside the CAD environment, without breaking their workflow. Combined with faster ACIS performance and smarter interoperability, TurboCAD 2026 delivers meaningful improvements for professional design.”
“TurboCAD 2026 delivers a cleaner, faster, and more intuitive design experience across the entire product,” says Rita Buschmann, Vice President of Product Management, CAD and Home Design. “From the modernized interface and unified installer to improved drafting tools, smarter file handling, and major performance gains in ACIS and Visualize, this release strengthens everyday workflows for professionals. Our focus was clarity, speed, and reliability — helping users stay productive from the moment TurboCAD launches.”
Availability and Pricing
TurboCAD® 2026 is now available for purchase. Visit www.turbocadpro.com or www.imsidesign.com to explore detailed comparison charts, term plans, and upgrade options.
TurboCAD® 2026 is available in four variants:
- Platinum: $1,499.99 – The ultimate CAD solution for professionals demanding the best.
- Professional: $999.99 – Precision, power, and productivity for advanced users.
- Deluxe: $399.99 – A perfect blend of 2D simplicity and 3D capability.
- Designer: $149.99 – Efficient and precise 2D drafting for beginners and hobbyists.
All variants are available as standalone licenses or through flexible term plans, including 1-year and 3-year options.
Copilot Availability & Term Plans
All TurboCAD® 2026 purchases include a complimentary trial of TurboCAD® Copilot Help, an optional plug‑in powered by Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG). Copilot Help delivers context‑aware answers drawn from trusted documentation, FAQs, video tutorials, and product guides—providing immediate, relevant assistance directly inside the design environment. It also includes the new Command Assistant, which interprets natural‑language requests and surfaces relevant tools, and the Smart Help Trigger, which displays contextual guidance automatically as commands are activated. After the trial, Copilot Help is available for $99.99.
For users seeking a more dynamic, design‑integrated experience, TurboCAD® Copilot Professional is offered as an optional plug‑in. It includes everything in Copilot Help and extends it with advanced AI‑powered tools for visualization, material development, part discovery, natural‑language interaction with CAD data, general AI assistance, text‑to‑image generation, rendering‑scene analysis, visual reporting tools, basic text‑to‑CAD creation, and parametric part creation and editing. New 2026 capabilities include Copilot Render for concept imagery directly on top of CAD drawings, Copilot Images as Material Textures, and the Copilot‑Powered Part Finder for inserting mechanical components through natural‑language search. Copilot Professional delivers a more intelligent, fluid, and visually driven design experience. It is available as a 1‑year term plan for $299.99 or a 3‑year term plan for $899.99.
Additionally, our Training Guides, Add-ons and Symbols are specially designed to complement and expand capabilities when working with TurboCAD® 2026.
Note: Feature availability varies by TurboCAD® 2026 variant and by optional add‑on. For a detailed overview of included tools and capabilities, please refer to the feature comparison on the TurboCAD website.
About IMSI Design
IMSI Design is a global leader in mechanical and architectural CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and a pioneer in mobile solutions for the AEC (Architectural Engineering and Construction) industry. Since 1988, IMSI Design has distributed its products to over 20 million users worldwide, including the award-winning TurboCAD®, DesignCAD™, FloorPlan®, TurboViewer®, TurboReview®, and TurboSite®—a diverse suite of precision design applications for both desktop and mobile. Please visit www.turbocadpro.com or www.imsidesign.com for more information.
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