Average Ratings 2 Ratings

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Average Ratings 3 Ratings

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features
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support

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

DraftSight® offers both 2D CAD drafting and 3D design capabilities, providing exceptional performance and flexibility at a competitive price. This robust software caters to a variety of users, including architects, engineers, construction professionals, and CAD enthusiasts alike. With DraftSight, you can create, edit, view, and annotate any 2D or 3D DWG file with remarkable speed and ease. Transitioning from AutoCAD® or other CAD platforms is straightforward, thanks to its intuitive user interface and familiar commands. The true beauty of design lies in the freedom to work in your preferred style, allowing for seamless movement between 2D drafting and 3D modeling. Additionally, DraftSight integrates effortlessly with other Dassault Systèmes and SOLIDWORKS® applications, ensuring you can manage your projects from the initial concept all the way to the final product, all while maximizing your design potential. Embrace the flexibility that DraftSight provides for all your drafting and design needs.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

3D ContentCentral No 
3Dfindit Yes 
BIMcollab Yes 
BIMvision Yes 
Bricsys 24/7 Yes 
CAD&BIM Free Viewer Yes 
CSI SAFE Yes 
Catenda Hub Yes 
Civil Site Design Yes 
ClearCalcs 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

3D ContentCentral Yes 
3Dfindit No 
BIMcollab No 
BIMvision No 
Bricsys 24/7 No 
CAD&BIM Free Viewer No 
CSI SAFE No 
Catenda Hub No 
Civil Site Design No 
ClearCalcs 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

$149.00/one-time
Free Trial No 
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 Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Bricsys

Founded

2002

Country

Ghent, Belgium

Website

www.bricsys.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Dassault Systemes

Founded

1981

Country

France

Website

www.draftsight.com

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

Architectural CAD

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling No 
Architectural Symbol Library No 
Automatic Formatting Yes 
BIM Modeling No 
Comparison View Yes 
Design Templates Yes 
Drafting Yes 

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 

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