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Average Ratings 1 Rating

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features
design
support

Description

Civil 3D® is a sophisticated civil engineering design application that enhances Building Information Modeling (BIM) by offering integrated tools aimed at refining drafting, design, and construction documentation processes. It allows users to perform grading design analyses in accordance with specific project requirements. The unique Grading Optimization feature is exclusive to Civil 3D and is included in the Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection. This software redefines how professionals navigate, visualize, and engage with design models in Civil 3D. Additionally, Project Explorer, which is also part of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Collection, provides an extension that enhances user experience. With Civil 3D®, workflows are streamlined for various tasks including surface modeling, corridor design, site planning, drainage systems, and the production of documentation and plans. Furthermore, it enables secure access to Civil 3D files, data shortcuts, and xrefs from various locations and organizations, all within a unified data environment, making collaboration more effective than ever. Ultimately, Civil 3D® empowers civil engineers to work more efficiently and collaboratively across different projects and teams.

Description

GstarCAD is a professional DWG-native CAD software developed for architects, engineers, construction companies, manufacturers, mechanical designers, civil engineers, surveyors and technical professionals who need a powerful, reliable and cost-effective alternative to AutoCAD®. Fully compatible with the industry-standard DWG and DXF file formats, GstarCAD enables users to open, edit, create and share drawings without file conversion or data loss, making collaboration with AutoCAD users seamless. Designed to minimize migration time, GstarCAD features an AutoCAD-like interface, familiar commands, aliases, shortcuts and workflows, allowing experienced CAD users to become productive immediately. Companies switching from AutoCAD, DraftSight®, BricsCAD®, ZWCAD®, IntelliCAD® or nanoCAD® can continue working with existing projects while significantly reducing software licensing costs. GstarCAD includes a comprehensive set of professional CAD tools for 2D drafting, detailing, annotation, technical documentation, 3D modeling and drawing management. Advanced functionality includes Dynamic Blocks, Sheet Set Manager, Express Tools, Xrefs, PDF import and export, batch plotting, data extraction, layer management, block libraries, Design Center, advanced dimensioning, parametric constraints, drawing comparison, customizable workspaces and high-performance graphics acceleration for large and complex drawings. For CAD developers and enterprise customers, GstarCAD offers excellent application compatibility through LISP, VBA, .NET, GRX API, ObjectARX-style development, COM automation and flexible customization capabilities. Existing CAD applications, scripts and workflows can often be migrated with minimal modifications, making GstarCAD an ideal platform for organizations that depe

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Autodesk Docs Yes 
Autodesk Viewer Yes 
BIM Collaborate Pro Yes 
BIMcollab Yes 
CAD&BIM Free Viewer No 
CTC Software CIM Project Suite Yes 
Causeway Professional Design Suite Yes 
Civil Designer Yes 
Civil Site Design Yes 
InEight Yes 
InfoDrainage Yes 
Kobi Toolkit Yes 
Plex-Earth Yes 
RatedPower Yes 
Revit Yes 
Revit MEP Yes 
SuperMap GIS Yes 
VIKTOR Yes 
nanoCAD Topoplan Yes 
smino Yes 

Integrations

Autodesk Docs No 
Autodesk Viewer No 
BIM Collaborate Pro No 
BIMcollab No 
CAD&BIM Free Viewer Yes 
CTC Software CIM Project Suite No 
Causeway Professional Design Suite No 
Civil Designer No 
Civil Site Design No 
InEight No 
InfoDrainage No 
Kobi Toolkit No 
Plex-Earth No 
RatedPower No 
Revit No 
Revit MEP No 
SuperMap GIS No 
VIKTOR No 
nanoCAD Topoplan No 
smino No 

Pricing Details

$2,430 per year
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

£550 one-time
Perpetual licences: Standard £550, Professional £680, Premium £810 and Mechanical £1,280, excluding VAT. Annual and network licensing options are also available, together with a free 30-day trial.
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 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) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

www.autodesk.com/products/civil-3d/overview

Vendor Details

Company Name

GstarCAD UK

Founded

2010

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.gstarcad.uk

Product Features

BIM

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

Product Features

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 Yes 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

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