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  • Autodesk AutoCAD

  • AutoCAD is a software application for both 2D and 3D computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting — available since 1982 as a desktop application and since 2010 as a mobile web- and cloud-based app, currently marketed as Autocad 360.

    tags: 3d-cad 3d-printing architecture batch-plotting cad
  • LibreCAD

  • LibreCAD (originally QCad then CADuntu) is an open source 2D CAD application for Windows, Apple and Linux. It is based on Qt, which is a leading cross-platform application and UI development framework.

    tags: Portable cad construction-layers draft drawing
  • DraftSight

  • DraftSight is a professional-grade, open 2D CAD product for users who want a better way to read, write and share DWG files. DraftSight is easy to use and is available for professional CAD users, students and educators to download and activate for free.*

    tags: architecture cad design design-tools drafting
  • Designspark Mechanical

  • DesignSpark Mechanical is a 3D modeling software reported to be easy to use so that all engineers will be able to create and share models.Designs can be linked directly to RS/Allied off-the-shelf components for automatic bill of materials generation, part numbers, and costs for included components.DesignSpark Mechanical can export to DXF, SketchUp, ECAD, OBJ, STEP, and STL formats. Since the software is free, designs can be shared in native electronic form for providing 3D models to your customers and sharing with other engineers and management involved with the project. Designs can be sent directly to rapid prototyping/3D printer devices for quick prototyping. »

    tags: 3d-design 3d-modeling electronics engineering
  • PTC Creo

  • Creo Elements/Pro – formerly Pro/ENGINEER – is the standard in 3D product design, featuring state-of-the-art productivity tools that promote best practices in design while ensuring compliance with your industry and company standards. Integrated, parametric, 3D CAD/CAM/CAE solutions allow you to design faster than ever, while maximizing innovation and quality to ultimately create exceptional products.

    tags: cad 3d-engine structural-analysis cam 3d-design
  • ArchiCAD

  • ArchiCAD offers computer aided solutions for handling all common aspects of aesthetics and engineering during the whole design process of the built environment — buildings, interiors, urban areas, etc.

    tags: 3d-modeling architectural-design architecture bim builder
  • KOMPAS-3D

  • KOMPAS-3D is for creating three-dimensional associative models for individual parts and assembly's containing both original and standardized elements. The parametric technology allows quickly obtaining models for typical products basing on a once designed prototype. Numerous service functions facilitate solving auxiliary designing and production maintenance problems.

    tags: animation modeling cad engineering architecture
  • Autodesk Revit

  • Autodesk Revit software is specifically built for Building Information Modelling (BIM), empowering design and construction professionals to bring ideas from concept to construction with a co-ordinated and consistent model-based approach. Autodesk Revit is a single application that includes features for architectural design, MEP and structural engineering and construction.

    tags: architecture bim cad group-collaboration hd-rendering
  • ANSYS SpaceClaim

  • SpaceClaim Engineer is the world’s fastest and most innovative 3D direct modeler. SpaceClaim Engineer brings 3D solid modeling to the desktops of engineers and analysts who work in 3D, with a simplicity and low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) never seen before in CAD. With SpaceClaim Engineer, you benefit from a;

    tags: 3d-design cad design engineering
  • Draft it

  • Draft It V4 is a powerful, easy to use 2D CAD Software package that is completely free to use. No restrictions means you're free to create, save and print your work with our unlimited free version. During the initial 15 days after installation you can trial three other versions.

    tags: cad engineering architectural-design architectural
  • Autodesk 123D Design

  • Free download software to design 3d models for 3d printing and fabrication for Windows, Mac OS X, iphone, ipad

    tags: Discontinued graphics
  • DesignFreeQ

  • DesignFreeQ is an easy to use wireframe modeler for CAD. Need a dongle.

    tags: cad import-and-export-to-dxf
  • BuildersCAD

  • Professional CAD System, developed for Architects, Builders and Residental Designers

    tags: cad architecture aec