CADCraft is ArtCraft's free, open-source app for "computer-aided design and drafting", the job AutoCAD does. It runs on macOS, Windows and Linux, and as a web build. Most artists never need CAD, until they build a stage, a set or a studio and need the drawing to be to scale.

What musicians draw with CADCraft

• Stage plots for the venue and the sound engineer.
• Studio and room layouts: speakers, desk and acoustic treatment.
• Set designs for a tour: risers, screens and props.
• Merch stands and booth layouts at festivals.

A stage plot the crew can read

Draw the stage from the audience's side, with the front of the stage at the bottom. Mark every player, their instruments and amps, the monitors, the DI boxes and power drops, and number the mics to match your input list. Keep it to one page, so it fits next to the rest of the rider.

Send it with the show

Put the stage plot on the show or the tour in Aden, next to the date, the contracts and the rider. Combine it with the tech and hospitality rider into one PDF with PdfCraft for the promoters who want a single file.

Get CADCraft

Download it from CADCraft's page on getartcraft.com, or install the Craft Launcher to get every ArtCraft app at once. See all the ArtCraft apps for musicians.

FAQ

Is CADCraft free?

Yes. CADCraft is open source and free to use on macOS, Windows and Linux.

What is a stage plot?

A top-down drawing of the stage that shows where each musician, instrument, amp, monitor and power point goes, so the venue can set up before you arrive.

Do I need CAD to make a stage plot?

No. A clear drawing works for most shows. CAD helps when the stage, the set or the room has to be built to exact measurements.