PLS-CADD (Power Line Systems - Computer-Aided Design and Drafting) is the industry standard for overhead line design. Because it is highly specialized and critical for public infrastructure safety, the developers, Power Line Systems (now part of Bentley Systems) , maintain strict licensing controls. No Official "Free" Version:
Since the acquisition, PLS-CADD is increasingly managed through Bentley’s licensing portal
There is no legal, permanent free version of PLS-CADD 16.2 available for public download. Hardware Keys:
Most sites offering "free" engineering software bundle installers with trojans or spyware designed to steal corporate data. Inaccurate Calculations: