The 2021 version brought the platform closer to feature parity with industry giants. Specific highlights include:

Short Answer: No.

Nanosoft does not officially distribute a standalone "portable" version of nanoCAD 2021. The company’s licensing model requires installation via an MSI or EXE installer that registers the software on the host machine. This prevents users from copying the program folder to a USB drive and using it on unlimited computers.

The Official Alternative: Nanosoft offers a Cloud Workspace feature in newer versions, but that is not the same as a true portable executable.

It is crucial to distinguish between the software capabilities and the deployment method.

Because the portable version is self-contained, if your CAD settings get corrupted, you don't need to run an uninstaller. Simply delete the folder on your USB drive and replace it with a clean backup.