Why switch to Rayon?
The essentials for transitioning from your legacy software to Rayon.
You’ve just discovered Rayon and are wondering why you should switch from your current software. This page is for you.
What is Rayon?
Rayon is the fastest CAD software for designing spaces, working solo or as a team.
Rayon helps today thousands of companies in 150+ countries, from the early phase of the design process, all the way to the construction and procurement phases, and beyond.
Rayon is the software for both the experts of the built world (architects, interior designers, urbanist, engineer, etc.) and for all others (brokers, real estate agents, construction managers, etc.).
To switch to Rayon, feel free to visit any of the rubrics below...
Why do teams switch to Rayon?
Because Rayon brings you the fastest, most effortless design experience possible.
All-in-one tool From drafting to layout, styling, schedules, collaboration, and sharing, Rayon brings the full workflow into one product so teams do not have to constantly jump between disconnected tools.
Content-rich CAD Rayon goes beyond lines and geometry by making it easy to work with visual references, materials, annotations, products, ready-made block and style libraries and project information directly inside the design workflow.
Multiplayer Rayon is collaborative by default, letting multiple people work on the same project, review changes, and stay aligned in real time without the friction of traditional file-based CAD.
AI-inside AI is built directly into Rayon to help users move faster, explore more options, and unlock a more creative, modern way of designing.
Who else is switching today?
Rayon is the new way of designing buildings, chosen by 1000+ organizations across 120 countries.
Small studios, large real estate groups, construction companies, consultants of the built world: Rayon’s adopters span across the entire industry.
It’s never too early or too late to make the switch. Rayon works today as well in new agencies, kickstarting their practice (Identité, Adrien Dupuy, etc), all the way to established businesses looking to level up their existing workflows (Wojo, Halkin, the Engine, etc).
Morning has moved their interior design team to Rayon.
Wojo has trained their entire sales force on Rayon.
CityHub saves €10k/month by using Rayon for feasibility studies.
Among many others, here are a few of the other companies that recently made the switch...
How to switch?
There are multiple ways to switch to Rayon, and you can transition your company at your own pace. You can get started in minutes by following the demo below, or get in touch with our team so we can help with your migration…
Let's start by a 20 minute demo, showing you the essentials of Rayon; feel free to follow along, by creating a free Rayon account right here.
Ready to switch? Then simply follow these 5 simple steps, to move your current work to Rayon in under 15 minutes.
1) Import your work
Bring in your existing plans and drawings without starting from scratch, so switching to Rayon feels incremental rather than disruptive.
Importing legacy CAD work is straightforward, which makes it easy to continue projects you already have in progress.
Rayon helps you move from old tools into a cleaner, more modern workspace without forcing you to rebuild everything manually.
This lowers the barrier to entry: you can get value from Rayon from day one using files and workflows you already know.
2) Draft like you know how
Rayon keeps drafting intuitive, so anyone coming from legacy CAD can begin drawing with familiar logic and habits.
Core drafting actions feel simple and direct, which reduces the learning curve and helps teams become productive quickly.
The interface removes a lot of the friction and clutter of traditional CAD, making everyday drawing work feel lighter and faster.
You can focus on designing instead of fighting the software, which makes the transition much easier for both new and experienced users.
3) Stylize/Layout
Once the drafting is done, Rayon makes it easy to turn technical drawings into polished, presentation-ready outputs.
Styling and layout are built into the workflow, so you do not need to jump across multiple tools to make your work look good.
Adjusting visual hierarchy, organizing sheets, and preparing clean deliverables is faster and more accessible than in legacy CAD tools.
This helps users go from raw plan to client-ready document with much less manual formatting effort.
4) Build schedules
Rayon makes it easier to turn drawing information into structured schedules without relying on tedious manual workflows.
Because project information stays connected to the design, schedules are faster to build and easier to keep up to date.
This reduces repetitive admin work and makes documentation feel like a natural extension of the drawing process.
Teams can produce clearer, more reliable outputs with less back-and-forth and less risk of inconsistencies.
5) Work with AI
Rayon brings AI directly into the workflow, making advanced capabilities feel practical and accessible in day-to-day design work.
Instead of adding complexity, AI helps reduce manual effort by accelerating repetitive tasks and supporting faster iteration.
Users can explore ideas, generate outputs, and move through workflows more quickly without needing specialized technical expertise.
This makes Rayon feel not only easier than legacy CAD, but also more forward-looking: a tool that helps you work smarter at every step.
Ready switch?
Then simply signup today, book a demo with our team, or check our training portal!
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