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Description

CAD Viewer 2021 is an independent software application designed to display a wide range of drawings from AutoCAD and MicroStation. It can seamlessly function with remote access tools like TeamViewer, making it ideal for telecommuting scenarios. Additionally, we provide a more sophisticated version called CAD Markup 2021, which comes equipped with features for markup and measurement. Users can easily view and print various AutoCAD® DWG/DXF/DWF formats, including those from AutoCAD 2022, as well as files in Adobe® PDF, MicroStation® DGN, Inventor, and several other CAD formats. The software is available for a one-time fee that grants a perpetual license. Our technical support is swift and reliable, unlike the limited assistance typically offered by free viewer software. There is no need for registration to download and utilize the application, allowing for a quick download and straightforward installation. CAD Viewer enables users to load and print CAD drawings instantly while also offering the ability to convert and publish these drawings as PDFs or JPEGs. Furthermore, it accommodates convenient network installations and provides network licenses for multiple users. Among its features, CAD Viewer allows users to save files to PDF and convert DWG, DXF, and DGN formats to PDF, with the flexibility to output drawings individually or in batches. This versatility makes it an essential tool for anyone working with CAD files.

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.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Adobe Document Cloud Yes 
ArcGIS No 
AutoCAD Yes 
Cesium No 
ContextCapture No 
DWG TrueView No 
ERDAS IMAGINE No 
LumenRT No 
OpenBridge Designer No 
OpenBuildings Designer No 
OpenCities Map No 
OpenRoads Designer No 
Prevu3D No 
ProSteel No 
ProStructures No 
ProjectWise No 
TeamViewer Yes 
Visual Studio No 

Integrations

Adobe Document Cloud No 
ArcGIS Yes 
AutoCAD No 
Cesium Yes 
ContextCapture Yes 
DWG TrueView Yes 
ERDAS IMAGINE Yes 
LumenRT Yes 
OpenBridge Designer Yes 
OpenBuildings Designer Yes 
OpenCities Map Yes 
OpenRoads Designer Yes 
Prevu3D Yes 
ProSteel Yes 
ProStructures Yes 
ProjectWise Yes 
TeamViewer No 
Visual Studio Yes 

Pricing Details

$65 per user
Free Trial Yes 
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) 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) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Guthrie CAD/GIS

Founded

1995

Country

Australia

Website

www.guthcad.com/viewer.htm

Vendor Details

Company Name

Bentley Systems

Founded

1984

Country

United States

Website

www.bentley.com/

Product Features

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 

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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