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Average Ratings 2 Ratings

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Description

Autodesk Fusion is an integrated design and manufacturing solution that helps teams manage product development in a single cloud-connected environment. It brings together CAD, CAM, CAE, PCB, collaboration, and product data management tools so users can move from idea to production more efficiently. The platform is designed for early-stage teams, makers, professional shops, production teams, and engineering organizations that need connected workflows. Autodesk Fusion helps reduce the problems caused by disconnected tools, including broken models, file-sync issues, rework, and version conflicts. Its manufacturing capabilities support advanced CAM automation, 2D through 5-axis machining, turning, turn-mill operations, toolpathing, part inspection, probing, and editable post-processors. Fusion for Design adds advanced simulation, generative design, surfacing, mesh tools, plastic design, sheet metal tools, DFM features, and PLM support. The software also includes real-time collaboration, cloud data access, controlled project history, comments, audit trails, and secure file management. Autodesk Assistant adds AI support that can understand model-related questions and help users take action inside Fusion. By combining design, manufacturing, electronics, and data workflows, Autodesk Fusion gives teams a modern way to improve productivity and speed up product development.

Description

BricsCAD is the pioneering all-in-one CAD design platform that utilizes the .dwg format, catering to all your requirements, including 2D drafting, 3D modeling, mechanical design, and Building Information Modeling (BIM). The diverse range of BricsCAD® products provides a budget-friendly, cross-platform CAD solution available for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. It offers a permanent or perpetual licensing option suitable for both networked and stand-alone systems, with the added possibility of subscribing to All-In Maintenance for effortless updates. Additionally, BricsCAD® can also be accessed through a rental or subscription plan if preferred. Users familiar with other CAD systems will find that the full support for LISP significantly shortens the learning process for new BricsCAD® users, often to just one day. The software leverages advanced multi-threading capabilities, optimizing performance on modern processors, while innovative machine learning tools enhance drawing precision and efficiency. With a minimal installation size and robust performance, BricsCAD® exemplifies our unwavering commitment to quality and contemporary software design, making it an ideal choice for designers and engineers alike.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

3Dfindit Yes 
Virtofy Yes 
AWS Secrets Manager Yes 
Accelygen Yes 
Autodesk PD&M Collection Yes 
BIMvision No 
Bricsys 24/7 No 
CMM-Manager Yes 
Catenda Hub No 
FeatureCAM Yes 
HSMWorks Yes 
HiveDrive No 
MacroFusion Yes 
PDF Conversion SDK No 
Plateia No 
PointCab Origins No 
PowerMill Yes 
Puntt AI Yes 
Synode Yes 
Vistapoint No 

Integrations

3Dfindit Yes 
Virtofy Yes 
AWS Secrets Manager No 
Accelygen No 
Autodesk PD&M Collection No 
BIMvision Yes 
Bricsys 24/7 Yes 
CMM-Manager No 
Catenda Hub Yes 
FeatureCAM No 
HSMWorks No 
HiveDrive Yes 
MacroFusion No 
PDF Conversion SDK Yes 
Plateia Yes 
PointCab Origins Yes 
PowerMill No 
Puntt AI No 
Synode No 
Vistapoint Yes 

Pricing Details

$495 per year
Or $60 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$330/user/year
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

www.autodesk.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Bricsys

Founded

2002

Country

Ghent, Belgium

Website

www.bricsys.com

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing No 
Animation No 
Annotations No 
Bill of Materials No 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Data Import / Export No 
For 3D Printing No 
For Architects No 
For Manufacturers No 
Reference Management No 
Simulation No 

3D Printing

Analytics No 
Customizable Support Structures No 
ERP No 
Integrates with CAD No 
Mesh Analysis and Repair No 
Model Setup and Plating No 
Multi-User Support and Permissions No 
Multiple/Shared Print Queues No 
Pre-Print Simulations No 
Print File Creation No 
Slicing No 

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing No 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling No 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil No 
Collaboration No 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical No 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

CAD Viewers

Annotate No 
Batch Conversion No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Editing No 
Track Changes No 
View .DWF Files No 
View .DWG Files No 
View .IGES Files No 
View .STEP Files No 
View .STL Files No 
View 2D Files No 
View 3D Files No 

CNC

Collaboration

Brainstorming No 
Calendar Management No 
Chat / Messaging No 
Contact Management No 
Content Management No 
Document Management No 
Project Management Yes 
Real Time Editing No 
Task Management Yes 
Version Control Yes 
Video Conferencing No 

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

CAD/CAM Compatibility No 
Finite Element Analysis No 
Fluid Dynamics No 
Import / Export Files No 
Integrated 3D Modeling No 
Manufacturing Process Simulation No 
Mechanical Event Simulation No 
Multibody Dynamics No 
Thermal Analysis No 

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

Automatic Feature Recognition No 
CAD No 
CNC Machining No 
Custom Commands No 
Raw Material Management No 
Toolpath Simulation No 

PCB Design

3D Visualization No 
Autorouting No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Design Rule Check No 
Differential Pair Routing No 
Schematic Editor No 

Simulation

1D Simulation No 
3D Modeling No 
3D Simulation No 
Agent-Based Modeling No 
Continuous Modeling No 
Design Analysis No 
Direct Manipulation No 
Discrete Event Modeling No 
Dynamic Modeling No 
Graphical Modeling No 
Industry Specific Database No 
Monte Carlo Simulation No 
Motion Modeling No 
Presentation Tools No 
Stochastic Modeling No 
Turbulence Modeling No 

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing Yes 
Animation Yes 
Annotations Yes 
Bill of Materials Yes 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library Yes 
Data Import / Export Yes 
For 3D Printing Yes 
For Architects Yes 
For Manufacturers Yes 
Reference Management No 
Simulation Yes 

Architectural CAD

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
Architectural Symbol Library Yes 
Automatic Formatting Yes 
BIM Modeling Yes 
Comparison View Yes 
Design Templates Yes 
Drafting Yes 

BIM

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
Change Management Yes 
Collaboration Yes 
Conflict Tracking Yes 
Design Modeling Yes 
Document Management Yes 
For Facility Management Yes 
Mobile Access Yes 
Scheduling No 

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing Yes 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling Yes 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil Yes 
Collaboration Yes 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis Yes 
Design Export Yes 
Document Management Yes 
Electrical Yes 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical Yes 
Mechatronics Yes 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

Engineering

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
Chemical Engineering No 
Civil Engineering Yes 
Collaboration Yes 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export Yes 
Document Management Yes 
Electrical Engineering No 
Mechanical Engineering Yes 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Structural Engineering No 

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