[Tool Share] cad-automation - Zero-cost CAD automation tool

Author: 1036007003-wqCreated Jun 14, 2026Updated Jun 14, 2026

Hi, I'd like to share a tool that might be useful for the CAD community:

cad-automation

Zero-cost CAD automation tool for batch processing DXF files:

  • ✅ Convert construction drawings to as-built drawings
  • ✅ Batch text replacement (support regex)
  • ✅ Layer management (batch freeze/thaw)
  • ✅ No AutoCAD license required
  • ✅ 100% free, open-source (MIT License)

Use Case

Perfect for:

  • Converting 100+ construction drawings to as-built drawings
  • Batch processing for design institutes
  • Automated CAD file processing

️ Tech Stack

  • ezdxf - Pure Python DXF library
  • Click - Elegant CLI framework
  • Python 3.8+ - Compatible with macOS/Linux/Windows

Links


Feedback and contributions are welcome!

(If this type of sharing isn't appropriate for this repo, please let me know and I'll close this issue.)