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Offline Mode & PWA
GorkyCAD is a Progressive Web App (PWA) — works fully offline after first visit.
Installing the App
- Open GorkyCAD in Chrome/Edge
- Click the install icon in the address bar
- GorkyCAD launches as a desktop app with its own window
Offline Capabilities
| Feature | Online | Offline |
|---|---|---|
| Floor plan drawing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Electrical object placement | ✅ | ✅ |
| All calculations | ✅ | ✅ |
| AI assistant | ✅ | ✅ (local) |
| PDF export | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cloud sync | ✅ | ❌ |
| Updates | ✅ | ❌ |
Local Storage
Projects are stored in browser IndexedDB — no server dependency. Storage limits: typically 500 MB+ depending on browser and disk space.
Syncing
When you go online after working offline, projects sync automatically (with your consent).