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Description

Produce realistic mechanical models using AutoCAD MEP, where Trimble EC-CAD stands out as the leading CAD solution tailored for HVAC and mechanical contractors. Gain access to an updated catalog featuring a variety of manufacturer components and parts. Employ specialized automated commands designed specifically for sheet metal and mechanical layouts. From your Revit model, generate comprehensive layouts based on engineering designs. We convert your 3D models into fabricable drawings suitable for you, your workshop, or your fabricator. Discover how Trimble EC-CAD can propel your business forward with contractor-focused tools and workflows that maximize the capabilities of AutoCAD MEP's native objects. Enhance efficiency and reduce costs by applying a contractor-level detail directly to your engineering design models. Utilize our vast database of manufacturer content, or customize it to fit your unique needs. Additionally, our custom hanger routine simplifies the process of incorporating hangers into your drawings. In this way, Trimble EC-CAD not only streamlines your design process but also supports robust collaboration among project stakeholders.

Description

progeCAD is a versatile CAD software that supports both 2D and 3D design, fully compatible with AutoCAD® DWG files ranging from version 2.5 up to 2021, and it can also import files from Autodesk Revit® and IFC formats. It stands out as a superior choice for professionals in architecture, engineering, construction, and mechanical CAD, offering a wide array of features at a significantly lower price than AutoCAD®, ArchiCAD®, or Microstation®. With a perpetual licensing model, progeCAD provides more functionalities than AutoCAD® LT, making it a cost-effective solution. The software's native DWG file format ensures seamless integration, as it utilizes the same file format as AutoCAD®, eliminating the need for conversion and ensuring no loss of data when opening existing DWG files. Users benefit from compatibility with AutoCAD® standards, enabling immediate productivity with familiar commands, fonts, blocks, hatches, and linetypes. Additionally, progeCAD's ability to import Autodesk Revit® and IFC BIM objects enhances its utility in modern design workflows. This makes progeCAD not only a powerful tool for individual designers but also an excellent choice for collaborative projects across various disciplines.

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Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AutoCAD Yes 
AutoCAD MEP Yes 
Stabicad Yes 
Trimble Cityworks Yes 
Trimble FabShop Yes 
Trimble Field Points Yes 
Viewpoint Estimating Yes 
e-Builder Enterprise Yes 

Integrations

AutoCAD Yes 
AutoCAD MEP No 
Stabicad No 
Trimble Cityworks No 
Trimble FabShop No 
Trimble Field Points No 
Viewpoint Estimating No 
e-Builder Enterprise No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
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) No 
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 No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Trimble MEP

Founded

1978

Country

United States

Website

mep.trimble.com/en/products/trimble-ec-cad

Vendor Details

Company Name

progeSOFT

Founded

1999

Country

Switzerland

Website

www.progesoft.com

Product Features

MEP

3D Design No 
3D Spooling No 
Costing and Reporting No 
Design Feedback No 
Documentation Tools No 
Drafting Automation No 
HVAC Design No 
MEP Fabrication No 
Project Communication No 
Service Validation / Clash Detection No 

Product Features

Architecture

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

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling Yes 
2D Drawing Yes 
3-Axis Milling Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
4-Axis Milling Yes 
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 Yes 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation Yes 
User Defined Cycles Yes 

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