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Description
Excalibur View is a construction-focused drawing viewer, markup, and takeoff software developed by a structural steel estimator actively working in the field.
The markups created are standard PDF annotations, ensuring that any set annotated within the program can be opened seamlessly in applications like Bluebeam Revu or Adobe, retaining all formatting and positions. It also supports the import of Revu .bpx profiles and .btx tool sets, complete with their associated tools, custom columns, and unit weights.
This software empowers users to measure length, area, count, volume, and angles at the specified scale, with each tool incorporating its own unit weights, allowing for tonnage calculations on the takeoff while drawing beams. The Shop List feature efficiently converts marked-up items into a cut list, detailing stock lengths, saw kerfs, and leftover drops.
Excalibur View is available for free to individual users, including for commercial purposes, and requires no account or expiration date. For offices, Excalibur View Office is offered at a one-time fee of $250 per seat on owned machines, with optional updates at $100 per seat annually.
Notably, the software operates entirely offline; drawings, markups, and takeoffs remain securely stored on your hardware without any cloud integration. Furthermore, the software's source code is available under the Elastic License 2.0, allowing for further customization and use.
Description
Ncored is a high-speed PDF editing tool specifically designed for handling extensive AutoCAD, Revit, and ArchiCAD drawing collections on both Windows and Mac platforms. It maintains a smooth experience during scrolling, zooming, and marking up large construction drawing PDFs ranging from 50 to over 200 MB, a feat where conventional PDF applications often struggle to keep up. Operating locally ensures that your drawings remain securely on your device without any risk of being uploaded to the cloud. Users can take advantage of a 14-day free trial without the need for registration or providing an email address. After the trial, the subscription options are set at EUR 12.99 per month, EUR 79.99 annually, or a one-time fee of EUR 159 for a lifetime license.
Notable features include standard-compliant markup and annotations, in-place text editing, the ability to merge and append files, split and reorder pages, a comprehensive full-text search across numerous pages, adjustable compression settings, and support for PDF layers (OCG). While Ncored excels in its specific niche, it intentionally avoids broader functionalities such as OCR, form creation, and print-production preflight, focusing instead on delivering a streamlined experience tailored to architectural and engineering professionals.
API Access
Has API
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API Access
Has API
No
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Pricing Details
$250.00 one-time per seat
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$14/month
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
Yes
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
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)
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)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Excalibur Construction Technologies
Founded
2026
Country
United States
Website
excaliburct.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Noir architects
Founded
2023
Country
Lithuania
Website
www.ncored.com
Product Features
Takeoff
3D View
No
Assembly Takeoff
No
Cross Section Creation
No
Electronic Plans
No
Elevation Checking
No
Error Checking
No
Site Balancing
No
Slope Routines
No
Subcontractor Management
No
Product Features
PDF Editors
Access Controls / Permissions
No
Annotations
No
Commenting / Notes
No
Compare Side-by-Side
No
Customizable Branding
No
Delete Pages
No
Electronic Signature
No
Forms Management
No
Full Text Search
No
Merge / Append
No
Offline Access
No
Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
No
Rearrange Pages
No
Rotate Pages
No
Watermarking
No