The Fastest Way to Bring Inspection Sketch and Field Photos to CAD
The Fastest Way to Bring Inspection
Sketch and Field Photos to CAD
The Fastest Way to Bring Inspection Sketch and Field Photos to CAD
Eliminate duplicate data entry and cut office work time by 50% with our intuitive tablet-based CAD solution.
Eliminate duplicate data entry and cut office work time by 50% with our intuitive tablet-based CAD solution.
Eliminate duplicate data entry and cut office work time by 50% with our intuitive tablet-based CAD solution.
500+ hours per person a year are wasted on duplicate CAD data entry.
500+ hours per person a year are wasted on duplicate CAD data entry.
DAC-NOTE cuts that by up to 50%.
DAC-NOTE cuts that by up to 50%.
Its simple, intuitive design requires
no training.
no training.
Its simple, intuitive design requires
no training.
Proven Results in the Field
Efficiency and Accuracy You Can Measure
Proven Results in the Field
Efficiency and Accuracy You Can Measure
*According to our research*
*According to our research*
50
%
%
Less Manual Data Entry
Notes captured in the field flow directly into CAD
50
%
Less Manual Data Entry
Notes captured in the field flow directly into CAD
70
%
%
Less Time Checking Consistency
less time double checking photo–damage area links
100
%
%
Fewer Transcribe Errors
Eliminating manual matching and mistakes
70
%
Less Time Checking Consistency
less time double checking photo–damage area links for consistency
100
%
Fewer Transcript Errors
Eliminating manual matching and mistakes
See DAC-NOTE in Action
Watch how field teams transform their sketches into CAD-ready data in minutes
See DAC-NOTE in Action
Watch how field teams transform their sketches into CAD-ready data in minutes
Features & Workflow
From Field Sketches to CAD, Seamlessly
Features & Workflow
From Field Sketches to CAD, Seamlessly
01
Direct Sketch on CAD Drawings, Anywhere
DAC-NOTE is a tablet-based CAD app designed for fieldwork, allowing you to sketch or add notes directly on CAD drawings — anytime, anywhere, even without a network connection.
Free Sketching
Natural input recognized as polylines; hatching applied to damaged areas
Accurate, Scaled Drawing
Ellipses/rectangles placed in true dimensions for repair/inspection tasks
Simple, Intuitive Operation
Built for field use with an easy interface
02
Reliable Connection Between Office and Field
Whether online or offline, your data stays secure and up to date. Sketches made on-site can be transferred to CAD data via cloud or cable — no manual re-entry needed.
Handwriting to CAD Data
Sketches recognized as CAD objects (DWG / DXF supported)
Works Offline in the Field
View CAD data and save on-site edits even when offline
Compatible with Leading CAD Software
Transfer CAD data to and from AutoCAD, IJCAD, V-nas, EX-TREND Musashi, A-NOTE, and ZWCAD
03
Link each damage area with its photo
Easily capture and log the location, direction, and time of each field photo with just three taps. All photo data is automatically managed as a Photo Record, making later review and organization smooth and efficient.
Automatic Logging
Instantly records location, direction, and time
Multi-Device Support
Works with iPad cameras and TG-series digital cameras
Automatic Serial Numbering
Photos assigned sequential IDs with photographer codes
01
Direct Sketch on CAD Drawings, Anywhere
DAC-NOTE is a tablet-based CAD app designed for fieldwork, allowing you to sketch or add notes directly on CAD drawings — anytime, anywhere, even without a network connection.
Free Sketching
Natural input recognized as polylines; hatching applied to damaged areas
Accurate, Scaled Drawing
Ellipses/rectangles placed in true dimensions for repair/inspection tasks
Simple, Intuitive Operation
Built for field use with an easy interface
02
Reliable Connection Between Office and Field
Whether online or offline, your data stays secure and up to date. Sketches made on-site can be transferred to CAD data via cloud or cable — no manual re-entry needed.
Handwriting to CAD Data
Sketches recognized as CAD objects (DWG / DXF supported)
Works Offline in the Field
View CAD data and save on-site edits even when offline
Compatible with Leading CAD Software
Transfer CAD data to and from AutoCAD, IJCAD, V-nas, EX-TREND Musashi, A-NOTE, and ZWCAD
03
Link each damage area with its photo
Easily capture and log the location, direction, and time of each field photo with just three taps. All photo data is automatically managed as a Photo Record, making later review and organization smooth and efficient.
Automatic Logging
Instantly records location, direction, and time
Multi-Device Support
Works with iPad cameras and TG-series digital cameras
Automatic Serial Numbering
Photos assigned sequential IDs with photographer codes
01
Direct Sketch on CAD Drawings, Anywhere
DAC-NOTE is a tablet-based CAD app designed for fieldwork, allowing you to sketch or add notes directly on CAD drawings — anytime, anywhere, even without a network connection.
Free Sketching
Natural input recognized as polylines; hatching applied to damaged areas
Accurate, Scaled Drawing
Ellipses/rectangles placed in true dimensions for repair/inspection tasks
Simple, Intuitive Operation
Built for field use with an easy interface
02
Reliable Connection Between Office and Field
Whether online or offline, your data stays secure and up to date. Sketches made on-site can be transferred to CAD data via cloud or cable — no manual re-entry needed.
Handwriting to CAD Data
Sketches recognized as CAD objects (DWG / DXF supported)
Works Offline in the Field
View CAD data and save on-site edits even when offline
Compatible with Leading CAD Software
Transfer CAD data to and from AutoCAD, IJCAD, V-nas, EX-TREND Musashi, A-NOTE, and ZWCAD
03
Link each damage area with its photo
Easily capture and log the location, direction, and time of each field photo with just three taps. All photo data is automatically managed as a Photo Record, making later review and organization smooth and efficient.
Automatic Logging
Instantly records location, direction, and time
Multi-Device Support
Works with iPad cameras and TG-series digital cameras
Automatic Serial Numbering
Photos assigned sequential IDs with photographer codes
01
Direct Sketch on CAD Drawings, Anywhere
DAC-NOTE is a tablet-based CAD app designed for fieldwork, allowing you to sketch or add notes directly on CAD drawings — anytime, anywhere, even without a network connection.
Free Sketching
Natural input recognized as polylines; hatching applied to damaged areas
Accurate, Scaled Drawing
Ellipses/rectangles placed in true dimensions for repair/inspection tasks
Simple, Intuitive Operation
Built for field use with an easy interface
02
Reliable Connection Between Office and Field
Whether online or offline, your data stays secure and up to date. Sketches made on-site can be transferred to CAD data via cloud or cable — no manual re-entry needed.
Handwriting to CAD Data
Sketches recognized as CAD objects (DWG / DXF supported)
Works Offline in the Field
View CAD data and save on-site edits even when offline
Compatible with Leading CAD Software
Transfer CAD data to and from AutoCAD, IJCAD, V-nas, EX-TREND Musashi, A-NOTE, and ZWCAD
03
Link each damage area with its photo
Easily capture and log the location, direction, and time of each field photo with just three taps. All photo data is automatically managed as a Photo Record, making later review and organization smooth and efficient.
Automatic Logging
Instantly records location, direction, and time
Multi-Device Support
Works with iPad cameras and TG-series digital cameras
Automatic Serial Numbering
Photos assigned sequential IDs with photographer codes
01
Direct Sketch on CAD Drawings, Anywhere
DAC-NOTE is a tablet-based CAD app designed for fieldwork, allowing you to sketch or add notes directly on CAD drawings — anytime, anywhere, even without a network connection.
Free Sketching
Natural input recognized as polylines; hatching applied to damaged areas
Accurate, Scaled Drawing
Ellipses/rectangles placed in true dimensions for repair/inspection tasks
Simple, Intuitive Operation
Built for field use with an easy interface
01
Direct Sketch on CAD Drawings, Anywhere
DAC-NOTE is a tablet-based CAD app designed for fieldwork, allowing you to sketch or add notes directly on CAD drawings — anytime, anywhere, even without a network connection.
Free Sketching
Natural input recognized as polylines; hatching applied to damaged areas
Accurate, Scaled Drawing
Ellipses/rectangles placed in true dimensions for repair/inspection tasks
Simple, Intuitive Operation
Built for field use with an easy interface
02
Reliable Connection Between Office and Field
Whether online or offline, your data stays secure and up to date. Sketches made on-site can be transferred to CAD data via cloud or cable — no manual re-entry needed.
Handwriting to CAD Data
Sketches recognized as CAD objects (DWG / DXF supported)
Compatible with Leading CAD Software
Transfer CAD data to and from AutoCAD, IJCAD, V-nas, EX-TREND Musashi, A-NOTE, and ZWCAD
Works Offline in the Field
View CAD data and save on-site edits even when offline
03
Link each damage area with its photo
Easily capture and log the location, direction, and time of each field photo with just three taps. All photo data is automatically managed as a Photo Record, making later review and organization smooth and efficient.
Automatic Logging
Instantly records location, direction, and time
Multi-Device Support
Works with iPad cameras and TG-series digital cameras
Automatic Serial Numbering
Photos assigned sequential IDs with photographer codes
01
Direct Sketch on CAD Drawings, Anywhere
DAC-NOTE is a tablet-based CAD app designed for fieldwork, allowing you to sketch or add notes directly on CAD drawings — anytime, anywhere, even without a network connection.
Free Sketching
Natural input recognized as polylines; hatching applied to damaged areas
Accurate, Scaled Drawing
Ellipses/rectangles placed in true dimensions for repair/inspection tasks
Simple, Intuitive Operation
Built for field use with an easy interface
01
Direct Sketch on CAD Drawings, Anywhere
DAC-NOTE is a tablet-based CAD app designed for fieldwork, allowing you to sketch or add notes directly on CAD drawings — anytime, anywhere, even without a network connection.
Free Sketching
Natural input recognized as polylines; hatching applied to damaged areas
Accurate, Scaled Drawing
Ellipses/rectangles placed in true dimensions for repair/inspection tasks
Simple, Intuitive Operation
Built for field use with an easy interface
02
Reliable Connection Between Office and Field
Whether online or offline, your data stays secure and up to date. Sketches made on-site can be transferred to CAD data via cloud or cable — no manual re-entry needed.
Handwriting to CAD Data
Sketches recognized as CAD objects (DWG / DXF supported)
Compatible with Leading CAD Software
Transfer CAD data to and from AutoCAD, IJCAD, V-nas, EX-TREND Musashi, A-NOTE, and ZWCAD
Works Offline in the Field
View CAD data and save on-site edits even when offline
03
Link each damage area with its photo
Easily capture and log the location, direction, and time of each field photo with just three taps. All photo data is automatically managed as a Photo Record, making later review and organization smooth and efficient.
Automatic Logging
Instantly records location, direction, and time
Multi-Device Support
Works with iPad cameras and TG-series digital cameras
Automatic Serial Numbering
Photos assigned sequential IDs with photographer codes
01
Direct Sketch on CAD Drawings, Anywhere
DAC-NOTE is a tablet-based CAD app designed for fieldwork, allowing you to sketch or add notes directly on CAD drawings — anytime, anywhere, even without a network connection.
Free Sketching
Natural input recognized as polylines; hatching applied to damaged areas
Accurate, Scaled Drawing
Ellipses/rectangles placed in true dimensions for repair/inspection tasks
Simple, Intuitive Operation
Built for field use with an easy interface
01
Direct Sketch on CAD Drawings, Anywhere
DAC-NOTE is a tablet-based CAD app designed for fieldwork, allowing you to sketch or add notes directly on CAD drawings — anytime, anywhere, even without a network connection.
Free Sketching
Natural input recognized as polylines; hatching applied to damaged areas
Accurate, Scaled Drawing
Ellipses/rectangles placed in true dimensions for repair/inspection tasks
Simple, Intuitive Operation
Built for field use with an easy interface
02
Reliable Connection Between Office and Field
Whether online or offline, your data stays secure and up to date. Sketches made on-site can be transferred to CAD data via cloud or cable — no manual re-entry needed.
Handwriting to CAD Data
Sketches recognized as CAD objects (DWG / DXF supported)
Compatible with Leading CAD Software
Transfer CAD data to and from AutoCAD, IJCAD, V-nas, EX-TREND Musashi, A-NOTE, and ZWCAD
Works Offline in the Field
View CAD data and save on-site edits even when offline
03
Link each damage area with its photo
Easily capture and log the location, direction, and time of each field photo with just three taps. All photo data is automatically managed as a Photo Record, making later review and organization smooth and efficient.
Automatic Logging
Instantly records location, direction, and time
Multi-Device Support
Works with iPad cameras and TG-series digital cameras
Automatic Serial Numbering
Photos assigned sequential IDs with photographer codes
01
Direct Sketch on CAD Drawings, Anywhere
DAC-NOTE is a tablet-based CAD app designed for fieldwork, allowing you to sketch or add notes directly on CAD drawings — anytime, anywhere, even without a network connection.
Free Sketching
Natural input recognized as polylines; hatching applied to damaged areas
Accurate, Scaled Drawing
Ellipses/rectangles placed in true dimensions for repair/inspection tasks
Simple, Intuitive Operation
Built for field use with an easy interface
01
Direct Sketch on CAD Drawings, Anywhere
DAC-NOTE is a tablet-based CAD app designed for fieldwork, allowing you to sketch or add notes directly on CAD drawings — anytime, anywhere, even without a network connection.
Free Sketching
Natural input recognized as polylines; hatching applied to damaged areas
Accurate, Scaled Drawing
Ellipses/rectangles placed in true dimensions for repair/inspection tasks
Simple, Intuitive Operation
Built for field use with an easy interface
02
Reliable Connection Between Office and Field
Whether online or offline, your data stays secure and up to date. Sketches made on-site can be transferred to CAD data via cloud or cable — no manual re-entry needed.
Handwriting to CAD Data
Sketches recognized as CAD objects (DWG / DXF supported)
Compatible with Leading CAD Software
Transfer CAD data to and from AutoCAD, IJCAD, V-nas, EX-TREND Musashi, A-NOTE, and ZWCAD
Works Offline in the Field
View CAD data and save on-site edits even when offline
03
Link each damage area with its photo
Easily capture and log the location, direction, and time of each field photo with just three taps. All photo data is automatically managed as a Photo Record, making later review and organization smooth and efficient.
Automatic Logging
Instantly records location, direction, and time
Multi-Device Support
Works with iPad cameras and TG-series digital cameras
Automatic Serial Numbering
Photos assigned sequential IDs with photographer codes
01
Direct Sketch on CAD Drawings, Anywhere
DAC-NOTE is a tablet-based CAD app designed for fieldwork, allowing you to sketch or add notes directly on CAD drawings — anytime, anywhere, even without a network connection.
Free Sketching
Natural input recognized as polylines; hatching applied to damaged areas
Accurate, Scaled Drawing
Ellipses/rectangles placed in true dimensions for repair/inspection tasks
Simple, Intuitive Operation
Built for field use with an easy interface
02
Reliable Connection Between Office and Field
Whether online or offline, your data stays secure and up to date. Sketches made on-site can be transferred to CAD data via cloud or cable — no manual re-entry needed.
Handwriting to CAD Data
Sketches recognized as CAD objects (DWG / DXF supported)
Compatible with Leading CAD Software
Transfer CAD data to and from AutoCAD, IJCAD, V-nas, EX-TREND Musashi, A-NOTE, and ZWCAD
Works Offline in the Field
View CAD data and save on-site edits even when offline
03
Link each damage area with its photo
Easily capture and log the location, direction, and time of each field photo with just three taps. All photo data is automatically managed as a Photo Record, making later review and organization smooth and efficient.
Automatic Logging
Instantly records location, direction, and time
Multi-Device Support
Works with iPad cameras and TG-series digital cameras
Automatic Serial Numbering
Photos assigned sequential IDs with photographer codes
Trusted by Field Professionals
See what teams are saying about their DAC-NOTE experience
Trusted by Field Professionals
See what teams are saying about their DAC-NOTE experience
Naomichi Katayama
Naomichi Katayama
Daichi Consultants Co., Ltd.
Architectural Design Department,
Bridge Structure Section
Daichi Consultants Co., Ltd.
Architectural Design Department,
Bridge Structure Section
"We have been using the DAC-NOTE app since its initial release. Being able to draw CAD directly on-site has greatly streamlined our post-field desk work."
"We have been using the DAC-NOTE app since its initial release. Being able to draw CAD directly on-site has greatly streamlined our post-field desk work."
Naomichi Katayama
Daichi Consultants Co., Ltd.
Architectural Design Department,
Bridge Structure Section
"We have been using the DAC-NOTE app since its initial release. Being able to draw CAD directly on-site has greatly streamlined our post-field desk work."
Shin Ito
Shin Ito
Houtoku Co., Ltd.
President
Houtoku Co., Ltd.
President
“Across all our tunnel inspections, DAC-NOTE has become indispensable. Marking directly on CAD in the field has cut damage diagram creation time by over 50% and turned it into an essential tool for our work.”
“Across all our tunnel inspections, DAC-NOTE has become indispensable. Marking directly on CAD in the field has cut damage diagram creation time by over 50% and turned it into an essential tool for our work.”
Shin Ito
Houtoku Co., Ltd.
President
“Across all our tunnel inspections, DAC-NOTE has become indispensable. Marking directly on CAD in the field has cut damage diagram creation time by over 50% and turned it into an essential tool for our work.”
Takayuki Ike
Takayuki Ike
Sanyu Engineering Co., Ltd.
Civil Engineering Section,
Structural Survey Department Manager
Sanyu Engineering Co., Ltd.
Civil Engineering Section,
Structural Survey Department Manager
“In our inspections, where speed and accuracy are critical, DAC-NOTE makes a real difference. It lets us sketch freely like on paper and has reduced the time to create damage diagrams by half.”
“In our inspections, where speed and accuracy are critical, DAC-NOTE makes a real difference. It lets us sketch freely like on paper and has reduced the time to create damage diagrams by half.”
Takayuki Ike
Sanyu Engineering Co., Ltd.
Civil Engineering Section,
Structural Survey Department Manager
“In our inspections, where speed and accuracy are critical, DAC-NOTE makes a real difference. It lets us sketch freely like on paper and has reduced the time to create damage diagrams by half.”
Real-World Applications
See how DAC-NOTE supports accurate, efficient inspections across bridges, tunnels, and buildings to ensure structural integrity.
Real-World Applications
See how DAC-NOTE supports accurate, efficient inspections across bridges, tunnels, and buildings to ensure structural integrity.
Bridge Inspections
Examining steel, concrete, and other key bridge components to ensure structural integrity.
Bridge Inspections
Examining steel, concrete, and other key bridge components to ensure structural integrity.
Tunnel Inspections
Checking tunnel concrete structures and identifying issues such as water leakage.
Tunnel Inspections
Checking tunnel concrete structures and identifying issues such as water leakage.
Building Inspections
Surveying building facades for cracks, tile damage, pipes, electric lines, and other problems.
Building Inspections
Surveying building facades for cracks, tile damage, pipes, electric lines, and other problems.
Case Studies
Feb 28, 2025
Enjoyed the Ease of Fieldwork During the Trial—Decided to Adopt!
Fujiken Co., Ltd., Second Design Department
Section Manager Satoru Takahashi
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Feb 28, 2025
Enjoyed the Ease of Fieldwork During the Trial—Decided to Adopt!
Fujiken Co., Ltd., Second Design Department
Section Manager Satoru Takahashi
Read More >
Feb 25, 2025
Boosted Efficiency by Aligning Internal Rules with DAC-NOTE!
Daiichi Consultants Co., Ltd., Design Department
Bridge Structure Section – Deputy Manager Naomichi Katayama
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Feb 25, 2025
Boosted Efficiency by Aligning Internal Rules with DAC-NOTE!
Daiichi Consultants Co., Ltd., Design Department
Bridge Structure Section – Deputy Manager Naomichi Katayama
Read More >
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