Use the links here to download a free trial copy of the gCADPlus landscape design software setup file. The download is available as a WinZip or 7Zip file. For the trial, install gCADPlus, start the application and select Demo. There is no time limit on using the demo version.
Metric version of gCADPlus (where mm is used as the base unit of measurement)
gCADPlus Metric as a 7Zip file.
Tip: Unpack using Windows Explorer. If needed, unpack with WinZip or search for and install 7Zip, a free file compression application.
The Imperial (USA) version of gCADPlus (where decimal feet is used as the base unit of measurement)
gCADPlus (Imperial) as a Zip file.
Unpack with Windows Explorer, WinZip, or search for and install 7Zip, a free file compression application.
Tip: You may get a warning message that your virus protection software blocks the file (or is not commonly downloaded and has not been digitally signed). If this happens, download a zip version of the software from the link.
How to download and install gCADPlus.
The full benefit of gCADPlus can be seen in the landscape’s ‘smarts’ on the gCADPlus pull-down menu.
About this trial version
The evaluation (unregistered) version of gCADPlus available here is full-featured and can be run in demo mode. It cannot simply print drawings. When you start the program, it will ask for a username and code. Select “Demo” to enter the evaluation mode. We would encourage you to try out some of our learning materials with the demo version of gCADPlus using this link: https://www.designcad.com.au/wp/a-construction-job/ When purchasing and unlocking the software, visit this website’s “shop” page and select the Buy button. After you pay via PayPal ($USD 95.00, $AUD 120.00), you will receive an activation code via email. Entering the code will enable you to save designs.Required
gCADPlus takes relatively little disk space (about 65 Mb) and makes few demands on computer resources. Any modern computer running Windows should cope comfortably with gCADPlus. We have tested gCADPlus on Windows XP, Windows 2000, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Wibdows 11. Since Microsoft no longer supports Windows XP, you should avoid running gCADPlus under it. Rather than worry about whether your computer is powerful enough to run gCADPlus, please download this trial version. Test it thoroughly by loading one of the larger sample drawings on this website. If you do not find it satisfactory for your needs, uninstall it via Program Files>gCADPlus. *** gCADPlus also runs in the Mac environment using CrossOver, Parallels, Fusion, BootCamp, etc., or under Linux (Ubuntu, Linux Mint and native WINE) ***
Note: We regularly submit the gcadplus.exe file to VirusTotal.com, which runs a check using a very large number (64) of antivirus tools. The figure below shows the results of the latest test (in May 2024).
The setup file can also be used to upgrade an existing copy of gCADPlus.
The setup file can also be used to upgrade an existing copy of gCADPlus.