Quick Start

GorkyCAD Pro runs entirely in your browser — no installation, no licenses, no IT department needed.

System Requirements

• Browser: Chrome 100+, Firefox 100+, Edge 100+, Safari 16+
• Internet: Required for first load (~4 MB). Offline mode available after caching.
• Screen: 1280×720 minimum, 1920×1080 recommended
• RAM: 2 GB free minimum, 4 GB recommended for large projects

Opening the Application

Navigate to gorkycad.pro/cad and sign in with your account. New users get a 14-day free trial of the Professional plan — no credit card required.

Your First Project

1. Create a new project — Click + New Project on the dashboard. Name it (e.g. “Residential 24kW”) and select the standard: IEC, IS (Indian Standards), or GOST (Russian standard).

2. Draw the floor plan — Use the Wall tool (press W) to outline the building. Click-and-drag to place walls. Hold Shift for orthogonal mode (90° angles). Add doors and windows with the D hotkey.

3. Place electrical objects — Switch to the Electrical tab. Drag sockets, switches, lights, and distribution boards onto the plan. Objects snap to walls automatically.

4. Route cables — Select the Cable tool (C). Click the first object, then the second. GorkyCAD calculates the optimal route through walls and cable trays.

5. Review the single-line diagram — It’s generated automatically! Open the SLD panel to verify protection devices, cross-sections, and selectivity.

6. Open the 3D cabinet — Double-click any distribution board. Arrange DIN rail modules in the 3D view. GorkyCAD checks thermal limits and fill factor.

7. Export documentation — Click Export → Full Project PDF. Get drawings, calculations, BOM, and cable schedule in one document.

Interface Overview

Panel	Description
Toolbar (left)	Drawing tools: Wall, Door, Window, Dimension, Cable
Properties (right)	Edit selected object properties — voltage, power, phase
Layers (top)	Toggle visibility: Floor Plan, Electrical, Cables, SLD
Status bar (bottom)	Project info, auto-save indicator, online/offline status

Keyboard Shortcuts

Key	Action
W	Wall tool
D	Door tool
E	Electrical object
C	Cable tool
M	Dimension
Space	Pan canvas (hold + drag)
Ctrl+Z	Undo
Ctrl+Shift+Z	Redo
Delete	Delete selected
Escape	Cancel current tool

Next Steps

• Read the Floor Plan guide for detailed wall drawing
• Explore Electrical Objects — all 50+ types
• Set up your Standards — GOST, IEC, or IS