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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.

Description

Direct modeling enables the rapid creation of unique designs or the significant alteration of existing ones, regardless of your familiarity with their original construction. Many organizations integrate 3D modeling into their product development workflows to accelerate their market entry, address customer expectations for innovative offerings, and navigate increasingly intricate requirements. This technique empowers even casual CAD users to modify geometry swiftly, while seasoned CAD professionals benefit from the flexibility to efficiently design large assemblies. Creo Elements/Direct Modeling stands out as the most extensive direct modeling solution available, featuring a comprehensive suite of extensions tailored to meet diverse requirements. Whether you’re tackling a bold design overhaul or a specialized product, this software is user-friendly, powerful, and capable of handling substantial assemblies. Additionally, both you and your colleagues can engage with a direct 3D product with only a brief acclimatization period, making it accessible for all skill levels. This versatility ensures that teams can adapt quickly to shifting project needs and innovate without delay.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

3Dfindit Yes 
BIMcollab Yes 
Bricsys 24/7 Yes 
CAD&BIM Free Viewer Yes 
CSI SAFE Yes 
Catenda Hub Yes 
Civil Site Design Yes 
ClearCalcs Yes 
Creo No 
HiveDrive Yes 
IRRICAD Yes 
NDT Reveal Yes 
Newforma Yes 
PDF Conversion SDK Yes 
Plateia Yes 
Plex-Earth Yes 
PointCab Origins Yes 
RFEM Yes 
Virtofy Yes 
Vistapoint Yes 

Integrations

3Dfindit Yes 
BIMcollab No 
Bricsys 24/7 No 
CAD&BIM Free Viewer No 
CSI SAFE No 
Catenda Hub No 
Civil Site Design No 
ClearCalcs No 
Creo Yes 
HiveDrive No 
IRRICAD No 
NDT Reveal No 
Newforma No 
PDF Conversion SDK No 
Plateia No 
Plex-Earth No 
PointCab Origins No 
RFEM No 
Virtofy No 
Vistapoint No 

Pricing Details

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

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version 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 

Deployment

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

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

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

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Bricsys

Founded

2002

Country

Ghent, Belgium

Website

www.bricsys.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

PTC

Founded

1985

Country

United States

Website

www.ptc.com/en/products/creo/elements-direct

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 

Product Features

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 

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