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Downloading, Installing and Licensing progeEARTH
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- Do I need to uninstall the progeEARTH trial before installing the full version?
- Do I need to reset the progeCAD user interface after removing progeEARTH?
- How do I reset the progeCAD user interface?
- Do I need progeCAD Professional installed before installing progeEARTH?
- Where do I download the full version of progeEARTH?
- How do I activate my progeEARTH license?
- How many computers can I install progeEARTH on?
- How do I move or reinstall progeEARTH on a new computer?
- What information do I need to save?
- progeEARTH Download Links
Do I need to uninstall the progeEARTH trial before installing the full version?
Yes. If you already downloaded and installed the progeEARTH trial, you will need to remove it before installing the full version of progeEARTH.
To remove the trial, use Add or Remove Programs in the Windows Control Panel.
Do I need to reset the progeCAD user interface after removing progeEARTH?
Yes. After removing the progeEARTH trial, you should reset the progeCAD user interface before installing the full version of progeEARTH.
You can do this through the progeCAD Center, which is installed when progeCAD is installed.
How do I reset the progeCAD user interface?
To reset the progeCAD user interface:
- Open the Windows Start menu.
- Look for the progeCAD folder.
- Start the progeCAD Center.
- Go to Settings > Repair.
- Make sure the profile you are using is selected, usually Default.
- Press OK.
- Accept the default selection in the dialog box.
- Press OK again.
Your menus should now be reset and ready for the progeEARTH installation.
Do I need progeCAD Professional installed before installing progeEARTH?
Yes. You must have progeCAD Professional installed before installing progeEARTH.
The progeEARTH version has to match your progeCAD version:
- progeEARTH 2027 requires progeCAD 2027
- progeEARTH 2026 requires progeCAD 2026
- progeEARTH 2025 requires progeCAD 2025
If you’re upgrading progeCAD to a new version, plan on upgrading progeEARTH too. Not sure which version you have? Open progeCAD and go to Help > About.
Where do I download the full version of progeEARTH?
When you are ready to download and install progeEARTH, scroll to the bottom of this FAQ to find the correct download link.
After downloading the installer, you should copy the file to a removable storage device, such as a jump drive, as a backup.
How do I activate my progeEARTH license?
To activate progeEARTH, use your assigned serial number along with the Product I.D. that appears in the Registration Dialog Box.
You can register the program online here:
How many computers can I install progeEARTH on?
progeEARTH licenses are valid for installation on only one computer at a time. This is true even if your progeCAD license is a Single+ or Flex License that lets you install progeCAD on more than one computer.
How do I move or reinstall progeEARTH on a new computer?
To move or reinstall progeEARTH, follow the same installation steps outlined above.
Before installing on a new computer, you must request that your license be unlocked.
Please contact support here to unlock your license:
Once your license has been unlocked, you can proceed with the installation and activation on the new machine.
What information do I need to save?
Be sure to print and save your progeEARTH serial number along with a backup copy of the installer. You will need them if you ever need to reinstall or move the software.
progeEARTH Download Links
| progeEARTH Version | progeCAD Link | That CAD Girl Link |
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| 2026 | Download 2026 from progEARTH site | Follow this link and then Click the Download button Download 2026 from That CAD Girl |
| 2025 | Download 2025 from progearth site | Follow this link and then Click the Download button Download 2025 from That CAD Girl |
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What you should know about purchasing progeCAD by progeSOFT
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Updated October 2026 for progeCAD 2027.
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- About the companies
- About the software
- Operating system and system requirements
- How and where to purchase
- Upgrades, competitive upgrades and crossgrades
- License types and license terms
- Software trials
- Support and training options
About the Companies
About progeSOFT
progeSOFT, founded in 1985 and based in Chiasso Switzerland, is a privately owned company known for delivering low cost 2D and 3D CAD software for Windows and macOS. The company develops both progeCAD for Windows and iCADMac, a native DWG CAD solution for macOS, giving users on either platform powerful tools for drafting and design at a competitive price.
As a founding member of the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium, progeSOFT has helped shape the direction of DWG-based CAD development. Today, it serves a global user base across industries like construction, engineering and manufacturing, with major clients including Boeing, Samsung and ABB Group.
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About progeCAD USA
progeCAD USA is the North American distributor for progeSOFT’s CAD products.
Headquartered in Clackamas Oregon, the company provides support and resources for users of DWG-based CAD software in the United States and surrounding regions.
progeCAD USA also develops progeEARTH, a civil and survey add-on suite designed for land development professionals working in coordinate geometry, terrain modeling and road design.
The company has been involved in CAD software development since 1985 and was one of the founding members of the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium (ITC) in 1999.
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About the Software
About progeCAD
progeCAD is a DWG-native 2D and 3D CAD application developed by progeSOFT. Built on the IntelliCAD engine, it works natively in DWG format and includes a wide set of design tools and libraries.
Available through a try and buy model, progeCAD is used by over 250,000 professionals worldwide across industries such as construction, automotive and technology. It delivers high performance CAD at a competitive price.
The current version is progeCAD 2027, released in June 2026 on the IntelliCAD 14.1 engine. It opens and saves DWG files from AutoCAD 2.5 through AutoCAD 2027. For what changed in each release, see What are the recent improvements to progeCAD and progeEARTH?
Click here to learn more about progeCAD
Click here for a feature comparison between progeCAD, AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT
About iCADMac
iCADMac is the first DWG-native 2D/3D CAD solution designed specifically for macOS, compatible with AutoCAD files up to the 2025 version.
It offers a familiar AutoCAD-like interface and provides tools such as PDF import/export, gradient hatches, tables, ACIS® solid modelling, constraints, custom blocks, extensive hatch patterns and powerful rendering capabilities.
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Click here for a list of features in iCADMac
About progeEARTH
progeEARTH is a civil and survey add-on suite for progeCAD Professional. It includes tools for coordinate geometry (COGO), digital terrain modeling (DTM) and simple road corridor design.
The suite is organized into modules—Survey/Cogo, DTM and Roads—each tailored to support topographic mapping, site planning and field-to-finish workflows. Each module is sold separately and progeEARTH requires progeCAD Professional to run.
Click here to learn more about progeEARTH
Operating System
progeCAD 2027
Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit only)
iCADMac
macOS v13 (Ventura), v14 (Sonoma), v15 (Sequoia)
System Requirements
progeCAD
- Processor: 2.2 GHz or faster (2.5 GHz recommended)
- RAM: Minimum 4 GB (8 GB recommended)
- Disk: At least 4 GB free disk space
- Graphics: Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce or compatible; Artisan Render does not support AMD graphics cards
iCADMac
- Intel® Core™ i5 or superior
- ARM: Apple M1 ARM or superior
- 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
- 8 GB free disk space for download and installation
- mac OS X-compliant printer
Click here to learn more about progeCAD System Requirements
Click here to learn more about iCADMac System Requirements
CAD Platform
All application software developed by progeSOFT and progeCAD USA are built on the IntelliCAD CAD platform.
How and Where to Purchase
progeCAD and progeEARTH can be purchased directly from progeCAD USA or through an authorized progeCAD dealer.
Pricing is subject to change without notice and varies depending on software edition and add-ons.
If you would like a referral from That CAD Girl to one of our trusted partners, please click here to Send Us a Message with your request
Upgrades to New Versions, Competitive Upgrades and Crossgrades to Different License Types
progeCAD and iCADMac can be upgraded to the most current version at a reasonable, reduced rate versus the cost of a new license. An active subscription to iCARE includes updates and upgrades to newly released versions. Note that iCARE requires the latest version of progeCAD, so if you’re on an older version you’ll need to buy the upgrade first.
Upgrading to progeCAD 2027 is easier than past upgrades. The new UI Migrate Tool brings your toolbars, aliases, profiles and settings over from progeCAD 2026.
Users of other CAD programs, such as AutoCAD, are eligible for discounted competitive upgrades to Single or Network licenses of progeCAD Professional.
Click here to learn more about progeCAD upgrades and crossgrades
Click here to learn more about iCADMac upgrades
Click here to learn more about iCARE
License Types and License Terms
License Terms
Both progeCAD and iCADMac sell with perpetual licenses which do not expire and no annual fee required. The licensed software version will run for as long as your hardware and operating system support it.
License Types
iCADMac
Offers only a SL – Single license deployment.
progeCAD
progeCAD 2027 is sold as a Single+, Flex or Network license. Corporate site and country licenses are also available on request.
- Single+ (SL) – Single license
Assigned to one person and can’t be shared. The Single+ license can be installed on two computers, such as a desktop and a laptop, used by the same person but never at the same time. To move it to a new computer, uninstall it from the old one and release the license. - FL – Flex License (new in progeCAD 2027)
Install progeCAD on every computer you use: office, home, laptop, client site. Each Flex license runs on one computer at a time. When you close progeCAD you can release the license and pick it up on another computer in seconds. An internet connection is only needed to activate or release the license, so you can work offline once it’s on your computer. If you buy several Flex licenses, the number you own is the number of people who can run progeCAD at the same time, so it works as a floating license too. Flex costs a little more than Single+, but if you’re buying progeCAD 2027 and work on more than one computer, this is the license I’d choose. - NLM – Network Licenses
Network licenses aren’t assigned to individual users and can be shared over your local network from a license server. Network licenses do not require an internet connection to activate or use. progeCAD NLM can be installed on as many computers as you want, but you can only run it at the same time on the number of seats you purchased. License Take-Away lets you temporarily move a network seat to a laptop or remote PC to use offline. - Corporate One Site and Corporate Country
Unlimited installations and users under one company name at one location (One Site) or across the whole country (Country).
For how to install, activate and move each license type, see our FAQ: Downloading, Installing and Licensing progeCAD.
Click here to learn more about progeCAD licensing
Click here to learn more about iCADMac licensing
Software Trials
progeCAD, progeEARTH and iCADMac can run in trial mode for 30 days. After this period, you need to activate a valid commercial license.
If you would like our help requesting a trial of this software from an authorized dealer, please click here to Send Us a Message with your request
Support & Training Options
iCARE is an optional yearly maintenance plan that includes priority technical support through the help desk (ticket, email and remote support) plus every progeCAD update and new version released during the plan year. Buying iCARE with your license (within 30 days of registering) saves money compared to adding it later.
Free video recordings and tutorials for progeCAD and iCADMac are available from progeSOFT’s website here: https://www.progesoft.com/video-tutorial/progeCAD-professional-media-video
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Downloading, Installing and Licensing progeCAD
+Updated October 2026 for progeCAD 2027 (current build 27.0.6.11).
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- What should I check before I install progeCAD?
- Where do I download progeCAD?
- How do I install progeCAD?
- How do I activate progeCAD?
- How does the progeCAD Flex License work?
- How many computers can I install progeCAD on?
- How do I reinstall or move progeCAD to a new computer?
- How do I install updates or upgrade to a new version?
- What should I save for future reinstallations?
- What support is available for progeCAD?
- progeCAD download links
What should I check before I install progeCAD?
Already installed the trial? You don’t need to download and install progeCAD again. If the trial is the same version you purchased, just register it with your serial number.
Make sure the license type and version match. A Single+ serial number won’t activate a network (NLM) installation and a network serial number won’t activate a Single+ installation. A serial number from an older version also won’t activate a newer version, so a progeCAD 2026 serial number needs progeCAD 2026.
Check the system requirements. progeCAD 2027 runs on 64-bit Windows 10 and 11. Our What you should know about purchasing progeCAD FAQ lists the hardware requirements.
Where do I download progeCAD?
Your download link is in the order confirmation email you received from progeCAD USA. You can also use the download links at the bottom of this FAQ or the progeCAD Updates page on the progeSOFT website, which lists every version with its release date.
If a download link in an older email doesn’t work, change the link from http to https. Your browser may be blocking insecure connections.
How do I install progeCAD?
- Run the progeCAD installer (or the progeCAD Downloader) and choose the target folder when it asks.
- When the download is complete, click Install to continue or Open Folder to see where the installation files were saved.
- Follow the prompts to finish the installation.
- Make a backup copy of the installer on a thumb drive or other external media. You’ll need it if you switch computers, reinstall or have a hardware failure.
How do I activate progeCAD?
Single+ license
- Make sure the computer is connected to the internet.
- Launch progeCAD and choose to register it with your serial number when prompted.
- Enter the serial number from your order email. progeCAD registers itself and generates the authorization code automatically.
Flex License
- Open the activation link in the email that came with your Flex License, enter your License ID and click Next.
- Create a progeSOFT profile with your email and a password (or log in to your existing profile). This profile is where you manage your Flex licenses, so hang on to the login.
- Fill in the license holder details. The confirmation screen shows the serial number you’ll use to activate progeCAD. Save it!
- Launch progeCAD, click Activate in the Welcome to progeCAD dialog, paste the serial number and click Next.
Network license (NLM)
Your IT person installs the progeCAD license server first. Then install progeCAD on each workstation and follow the guided activation, entering the license server details from your network. The server is usually detected automatically.
How does the progeCAD Flex License work?
The Flex License is new in progeCAD 2027 and it’s the license I recommend for anyone buying progeCAD 2027 who works on more than one computer. Here’s how it works:
- Install it anywhere. Install progeCAD on every computer you use: office, home, laptop, client site.
- Activate where you’re working. Each Flex license runs progeCAD on one computer at a time. If you own more than one, they’re grouped under one serial number and the number of licenses you own is the number of computers that can run progeCAD at the same time. For example, a company with 3 Flex licenses and 5 users can install it on all 5 computers but only 3 people can run it at once.
- Release it when you close. When you close progeCAD, a Flexible License dialog asks whether to Release license and Exit progeCAD (so you can pick it up on another computer) or Keep license and Close progeCAD (so it stays on this computer).
- Internet is only needed to activate or release. Once the license is on your computer, progeCAD runs offline. Keep the license before you head to a job site with no internet!
If you checked Remember this choice and the release dialog stopped appearing, open Help > Flexible License Manager (or progeCAD Center > Utility > Flexible License Manager) to turn it back on. The Flex License user guide covers the rest.
How many computers can I install progeCAD on?
It depends on your license type:
- Single+ – can be installed on up to two computers, such as a desktop and a laptop, as long as both are used by the same person and never at the same time.
- Flex License – install it on as many computers as you like. The number of Flex licenses you own is the number of computers that can run progeCAD at the same time.
- Network (NLM) – install it on as many computers on your network as you like. The number of seats you own is the number of people who can use it at the same time. License Take-Away lets you temporarily move a network seat to a laptop for offline use.
- USB dongle (older licenses) – install it on as many computers as you like and run it on whichever computer has the dongle plugged in.
If you need progeCAD on more computers than your license covers, a Flex License is the easiest way to get there.
How do I reinstall or move progeCAD to a new computer?
Single+ license
- If the old computer still works, uninstall progeCAD from it first through the Windows Control Panel (or Start > progeCAD > Uninstall progeCAD) and choose the option to release the license. If you’re given an uninstall code (LTC), write it down.
- On the new computer, install progeCAD from your backup installer or the link in your order email.
- Register it with your original serial number. If you’re told it was previously registered, enter the uninstall code from step 1 or follow the on-screen wizard.
Old computer died? Just install and activate progeCAD on the new one. If the activation fails, your serial number may need to be unlocked. Contact progeCAD USA Support with your serial number and the reason for the request.
Replaced your hard drive by cloning it? You may see error code CF0x08 the first time you launch progeCAD. Reactivate it in progeCAD Center by clicking Register progeCAD.
Flex License – on the old computer, close progeCAD and choose Release license and Exit progeCAD. Then install progeCAD on the new computer and activate it with the same serial number. If the old computer died before you could release the license, contact progeCAD USA Support.
Network (NLM) – to move a workstation, just install progeCAD on the new computer and point it at your license server. Moving the license server itself requires releasing the licenses first, so have your IT person follow the NLM User Guide.
USB dongle – install progeCAD on the new computer, plug in the dongle and activate.
progeCAD licenses can’t be transferred to a different person or company.
How do I install updates or upgrade to a new version?
progeSOFT releases free updates (new builds) for each version. If you already have the same version installed, use the update links on the progeCAD Updates page and you won’t need to reactivate.
A new version, such as moving from progeCAD 2026 to 2027, needs an upgrade (or an active iCARE subscription) and a new serial number. progeCAD 2027 includes a UI Migrate Tool that brings your toolbars, aliases, profiles and settings over from progeCAD 2026.
What should I save for future reinstallations?
Save these together on a thumb drive or other backup media:
- Your progeCAD installer
- Your serial number (and License ID for a Flex License)
- Your order confirmation email. Most email programs have a Save As feature, so save it as a text or HTML file.
- Your progeSOFT profile login if you own a Flex License
What support is available for progeCAD?
New customers get access to the progeSOFT support portal and the progeCAD USA support team. Trial users can contact progeCAD USA for help evaluating the software.
progeCAD USA Support – I recommend bookmarking it.
What is iCARE? iCARE is an optional yearly maintenance plan for progeCAD that includes priority help desk support plus every update and new version released during the plan year. iCARE requires the latest version of progeCAD, so if you’re on an older version you’ll need to upgrade first. Buying iCARE with your license (within 30 days of registering) saves money compared to adding it later.
If you’d like help choosing a license, contact progeCAD USA or an authorized progeCAD dealer.
progeCAD Download Links
| progeCAD Version | progeCAD Link | That CAD Girl Link |
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| 2026 | Download 2026 from progeCAD site | Follow this link and then Click the Download button Download 2026 from That CAD Girl |
| 2025 | Download 2025 from progeCAD site | Follow this link and then Click the Download button Download 2025 from That CAD Girl |
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