09-12-2025 08:40

Creating consistent multilingual CAD drawings: Strategies for international terminology management

In today's globally connected world, the demands placed on technical documentation are constantly increasing. Precise, consistent, and above all multilingual communication is becoming increasingly important, especially in international projects. With CAD Translator, Kleen Software provides a precise solution for translating text in AutoCAD drawings efficiently, centrally, and automatically—without any manual rework.

 

The challenge: Efficiently implementing multilingual CAD projects

Anyone who works with AutoCAD is familiar with the problem: Drawings contain numerous text elements – from dimensions and legends to annotations. If this information needs to be translated into several languages, it quickly becomes confusing. Without a uniform database or automation, there is not only a risk of inconsistencies, but also of high time expenditure and increased susceptibility to errors.

 

Our solution: CAD Translator

CAD Translator is the answer to this challenge: a modular solution consisting of a user plugin and an admin plugin that recognizes, translates, and manages text directly in AutoCAD drawings—both locally and on the network. Thanks to the integration of DeepL, the system delivers accurate machine translations in record time.

 

Technological basics and functionality

1. User plugin – effortlessly translate text in drawings

The user plugin allows drawings to be translated directly in DWG format:

  • Automatic text recognition: Captures MText, tables, attributes, and more – including layout and position.
  • Language selection with just a few clicks: Easy selection of the target language via a user-friendly interface.
  • Offline use: Can also be used without internet access – ideal for field work or sensitive environments.
  • DeepL integration: AI-supported translations for accurate, stylistically appropriate results.

2. Admin plugin – Central management of language data

The admin plugin is used for comprehensive language management:

  • Central data management: All translations are stored in a structured database.
  • Manage languages & content: New texts and languages can be easily created and edited.
  • Import/export via Excel: Translation data can be conveniently backed up, edited, or transferred.
  • DeepL-supported extension: New content can be automatically translated directly from the admin interface.

 

Additional features

  • Flexible teamwork: Both individual users and entire teams benefit from centralized management.
  • Consistent terminology: Recurring terms are translated consistently—for consistent quality.
  • Quick project start: No lengthy training courses – intuitive operation makes it easy to get started.

 

Application examples and customer benefits

CAD Translator can be used across all industries:

  • Mechanical and plant engineering: Global product documentation without language barriers.
  • Architecture & construction: International planning and construction projects with a uniform drawing basis.
  • Technical writing & engineering: Reduction of translation effort for documentation.

The combination of automation, centralized data maintenance, and intelligent text recognition enables companies to make their processes significantly more efficient—in any language they want.

 

Advantages at a glance

  • Automatic text recognition for all drawing elements
  • DeepL integration for AI-supported, accurate translations
  • Centralized management for consistent language data
  • Network-compatible & usable offline – maximum flexibility
  • Excel interface for easy data maintenance
  • Intuitive operation for quick start-up

 

Conclusion

CAD Translator is the ideal solution for companies that need to provide CAD drawings quickly, accurately, and in multiple languages. The combination of user-friendliness, AI-powered translation, and centralized language management takes multilingual CAD communication to a whole new level. This software enables international teams to work more efficiently, avoid sources of error, and save time and resources – in line with digital collaboration and global standards.

 

For more information, visit cad-translator.com.