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Description

Design Force is a revolutionary innovation in electrical design. It allows you to break down the boundaries of your electrical design process. The process of designing a product is becoming more complex. This often involves technologies that are difficult or impossible to use ECAD tools to address. Design Force allows design teams to access system-level design information as early as the planning and conceptual phases. This allows them to layout each product board while simultaneously considering the entire system view. Design Force uses the most current industry hardware and software. Users can design in a native 3D environment. This allows them to achieve optimal performance by using native 64-bit, multithreading, multicore processors. Design Force is compatible with multiple client-server implementations. You can also work from your corporate cloud.

Description

MicroStation is the trusted CAD software that empowers infrastructure professionals to design, manage, and deliver projects with precision and efficiency. Its power, flexibility, AI automation, and 3D geospatial context enable innovative designs and creative visualizations. Communicate design changes and unite critical project elements in a single environment, ensuring effective and secure project deliverables. MicroStation scales for any infrastructure project, whether it lasts days, months, or years. MicroStation is the foundation for the entire Bentley modeling environment including digital twins.

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Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

3DEXPERIENCE Yes 
Anark Yes 
Aras Innovator Yes 
CONTACT Project Office Yes 
CloudStorm Yes 
ContextCapture No 
DWG TrueView No 
E3.series Yes 
ERDAS IMAGINE No 
OpenBridge Designer No 
OpenBuildings Designer No 
OpenCities Map No 
OpenRoads Designer No 
ProSteel No 
ProStructures No 
ProjectWise No 
SAP Cloud Platform Yes 
Visual Studio No 
fAST Dynamic Yes 

Integrations

3DEXPERIENCE No 
Anark No 
Aras Innovator No 
CONTACT Project Office No 
CloudStorm No 
ContextCapture Yes 
DWG TrueView Yes 
E3.series No 
ERDAS IMAGINE Yes 
OpenBridge Designer Yes 
OpenBuildings Designer Yes 
OpenCities Map Yes 
OpenRoads Designer Yes 
ProSteel Yes 
ProStructures Yes 
ProjectWise Yes 
SAP Cloud Platform No 
Visual Studio Yes 
fAST Dynamic No 

Pricing Details

Price on application
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$1,208 per year
Pricing details:
MicroStation on SELECT
Starting Price: $1,208 per year
Best For: Organizations requiring flexible licensing and continuous support.
Key Features: This subscription includes license pooling, which allows users to share licenses across multiple computers. It provides access to software upgrades, technical support, and the ability to use "Term Licenses" to pay for additional software as needed without upfront perpetual costs.

MicroStation Virtuoso (Practitioner License)
Starting Price: $2,656 per year
Best For: Individual practitioners or teams that need both software and expert training.
Key Features: This 12-month named-user license is sold through Bentley’s Virtuosity eStore. It includes two "Virtuosity Keys" per license. These keys are credits that can be redeemed for expert services, such as 1-on-1 mentoring, customized training courses, and tailored on-demand learning to help users "hit the ground running."

MicroStation Enterprise 365
Starting Price: Custom Quote
Best For: Large organizations requiring comprehensive access to the Bentley portfolio.
Key Features: This program provides unlimited access to Bentley’s infrastructure applications. Licenses are typically managed on a "per-day" basis for named users or unique machines. It is designed to scale with the organization, offering global pricing and simplified administration for multidisciplinary teams.

MicroStation for Education
Starting Price: $0 for Students / $1,500 for Institutional Units
Best For: Students, educators, and academic institutions.
Key Features: Individual students and faculty members can generally access MicroStation for free through the Bentley Education portal. For university departments, an annual flat fee provides unlimited installations for use in labs and administrative units.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

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

Deployment

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

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

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

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

ZUKEN

Founded

1976

Country

Germany

Website

www.zuken.com/en/product/cr-8000/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Bentley Systems

Founded

1984

Country

United States

Website

www.bentley.com/

Product Features

3D Architecture

2D Drawing No 
Animation No 
BIM Modeling No 
Component Library No 
Data Import / Export No 
Landscape Design No 
Virtual Tour No 

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

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

Electrical Design

CAD Tools Yes 
Change Management No 
Collaboration No 
Compliance Management No 
Document Generation Yes 
Drag & Drop Yes 
Electrical Parts Catalog Yes 
Functions / Calculations No 
One Line Diagram No 
PLC Tools No 
Reusable Designs Yes 
Symbol Library Yes 

PCB Design

3D Visualization Yes 
Autorouting Yes 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Component Library Yes 
Design Rule Check Yes 
Differential Pair Routing Yes 
Schematic Editor Yes 

Product Features

3D Architecture

2D Drawing Yes 
Animation Yes 
BIM Modeling Yes 
Component Library Yes 
Data Import / Export Yes 
Landscape Design Yes 
Virtual Tour Yes 

3D Modeling

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

Architectural CAD

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

Architecture

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
BIM Modeling Yes 
Bills of material Yes 
Building Information Modeling Yes 
Client Management No 
Contact Management Yes 
Contract Management No 
Document Management Yes 
Drafting Yes 
Manufacturing Design Data Yes 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Project Management No 
Proposal Management No 
Quotes/Proposals No 
Visualization / Presentation Yes 

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 Yes 
Design Analysis Yes 
Design Export Yes 
Document Management Yes 
Electrical Yes 
Hole Making Yes 
Mechanical Yes 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output Yes 
Structural Engineering Yes 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles Yes 

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

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

Engineering

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

Public Works

Billing & Invoicing No 
Compliance Management Yes 
Contract Management No 
Customer Database No 
Document Management Yes 
Equipment Maintenance No 
Fixed Asset Management Yes 
Job Costing No 
Project Management No 
Service Request Management No 
Work Order Management No 

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