MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING)
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Plans and prices
From MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING)'s own pricing page, checked 16 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| M4 PERSONAL | — | Free 2D/3D CAD software for personal and educational use · Commercial drawing conversion available through eSERVICES |
| M4 DRAFTING | Priced on request | Modular package; quote requested for Drafting, Premium, Ultimate and add-on modules |
The facts
Each one read from MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING)'s own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 3D and specialist design
- Listed capabilities include basic and advanced 3D modelling, terrain modelling, parametric design, sheet metal design and P&ID design.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Audience
- CAD Schroer identifies engineering project and design firms, manufacturers, machinery providers, system integrators, plant providers and plant or factory operators among its customers.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Drafting features
- The package overview lists 2D drawing tools, macros and programming, dynamic geometry editing, parametric symbols and parts libraries.checked 11 Oct 2026
- File import and export
- DWG, DXF, DGN (import only), STEP, IGES, VRML, VDA, STL; PDF exportchecked 16 Sep 2026
- File support
- M4 DRAFTING can open, view, edit and convert DWG and DXF files into 3D models.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker describes interfaces and integrations for ERP, PDM and PLM systems.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- The product supports single-user and network licenses.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Maintenance term
- The maintenance contract has a 12-month minimum term and automatically renews annually; rental licenses include maintenance for the rental period.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Modeling method
- parametricchecked 16 Sep 2026
- Packages
- The product range offers Drafting, Premium and Ultimate packages, plus add-on modules.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- M4 DRAFTING is a 2D/3D CAD and design automation suite.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker says information submitted through its contact form is forwarded and stored via a secure connection.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Sheet-metal tools
- Yeschecked 16 Sep 2026
- Support
- Technical support requires an active maintenance agreement, which includes online support and weekday telephone hotline service.checked 11 Oct 2026
The company
- Company founded
- CAD Schroer says it was founded in Germany on 25 June 1986.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1986checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- CAD Schroer's corporate headquarters are in Moers, Germany.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 16 Sep 2026
- Trial limits
- The 14-day trial permits DXF/DWG import but not export, and prints carry a trial watermark.checked 11 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- Windows 10, Windows 11checked 16 Sep 2026
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