TinyCAD Manual

TinyCAD Web overview and quick start

TinyCAD for the Web

Note: Historically this was published as a pre-release and supplied “as-is”.

TinyCAD for the web runs directly in your browser, does not need installing, and works on operating systems that support a compatible browser. The file formats are compatible with desktop TinyCAD (.dsn drawings and .tclib libraries).

Before you start

Make sure you have the following:

  • Chrome or Edge (for local-file mode)
  • For Google Drive mode, Chrome is recommended; Firefox can also work
  • Read the Terms and Conditions: Terms and Conditions

It is intended to work with Windows, Mac, Chromebooks, and Linux.

Entry points

Getting started (saving drawings on local computer)

This mode relies on browser features available in modern Chrome or Edge. Use the latest version of either browser, then open:

Getting started (saving drawings on Google Drive)

Before you start, you must have a Google account.

First-time setup:

  1. Go to https://online.tinycad.net/ga.
  2. If you have an ad blocker, turn it off for this site (it can interfere with Google’s sign-in process).
  3. If no popup appears, check whether popup blocking is enabled and allow popups for the site.
  4. Sign in to your Google account in the popup (if required).
  5. Tick all consent checkboxes to allow full Google Drive integration.
  6. If Google sign-in flow fails after accepting terms, reload the page and try again.

Privacy

Local file mode

TinyCAD runs entirely in your browser and stores work locally in the browser. No part of your work or other files is sent to TinyCAD servers.

Google Drive mode

Drawings are stored in your Google Drive. On first use, you must grant access for TinyCAD to your Google files to enable integration.

TinyCAD still runs in-browser and writes data to your private Google Drive; no part of your work or other files is sent to TinyCAD servers.

TinyCAD uses Google Analytics to track site usage volumes.

Next step

Continue with Your first drawing.