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General-purpose computer-aided design (CAD) is a prototyping software for engine designs, architectural sketches, 3D models, prototypes, and mock-ups of construction sites and building projects. General-purpose CAD works with the integration of 3D modeling software, BIM software, civil engineering software, or graphic design software to chart technical, nuanced, and intricate designs.

General-purpose CAD software is general engineering and design software that all industries can use to develop plant designs in the initial stages of a product's lifecycle. It is used in a project model's ideation, creation, and planning stages. Once a plan or mockup is ready, the CAD document circulates within RnD, testing, and project management teams for approvals and further design intrications.

To qualify for inclusion in the General-Purpose Computer-Aided Design (CAD) category, a product must:

Have 2D technical drawing capabilities
Have 3D modeling capabilities
Possess the ability to be used across several industries
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    HiCAD provides architectural CAD software with tools for effective engineering process optimization.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Enterprise
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  • HiCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    0.0
    No information available
    8.3
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.3
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    9.2
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    Year Founded
    1977
    HQ Location
    Dortmund, DE
    Twitter
    @HiCAD_HELiOS
    236 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    88 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

HiCAD provides architectural CAD software with tools for effective engineering process optimization.

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Enterprise
HiCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
8.3
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.3
File Import
Average: 8.3
9.2
Views
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Year Founded
1977
HQ Location
Dortmund, DE
Twitter
@HiCAD_HELiOS
236 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
88 employees on LinkedIn®
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    JTS IntelliCAD is an economical 2D Drafting and 3D Wireframe Modeling CAD software meant for Engineers, Architects and other technical consultants. JTS IntelliCAD works in native DWG & DXF CAD sof

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Mid-Market
    • 50% Small-Business
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    0.0
    No information available
    8.3
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    10.0
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    10.0
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    HQ Location
    N/A
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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JTS IntelliCAD is an economical 2D Drafting and 3D Wireframe Modeling CAD software meant for Engineers, Architects and other technical consultants. JTS IntelliCAD works in native DWG & DXF CAD sof

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Mid-Market
  • 50% Small-Business
JTS IntelliCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
8.3
Drawing
Average: 8.8
10.0
File Import
Average: 8.3
10.0
Views
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
HQ Location
N/A
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1 employees on LinkedIn®

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    Use MechDesigner CAD Software to design complex mechanisms, cams and motions.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Mid-Market
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    0.0
    No information available
    10.0
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    10.0
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    10.0
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    Seller
    PS Motion
    HQ Location
    N/A
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Use MechDesigner CAD Software to design complex mechanisms, cams and motions.

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Mid-Market
MechDesigner features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
10.0
Drawing
Average: 8.8
10.0
File Import
Average: 8.3
10.0
Views
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
PS Motion
HQ Location
N/A
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1 employees on LinkedIn®
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    nanoCAD Pro provides you the Autodesk Inventor-style tool for 3D solid modelling

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 50% Enterprise
    • 50% Mid-Market
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  • nanoCAD Platform + 3D Solid Modeling module features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    0.0
    No information available
    10.0
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    9.2
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.3
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    Year Founded
    2022
    HQ Location
    Lillestrøm, NO
    Twitter
    @smartnanocad
    167 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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nanoCAD Pro provides you the Autodesk Inventor-style tool for 3D solid modelling

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 50% Enterprise
  • 50% Mid-Market
nanoCAD Platform + 3D Solid Modeling module features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
10.0
Drawing
Average: 8.8
9.2
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.3
Views
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Year Founded
2022
HQ Location
Lillestrøm, NO
Twitter
@smartnanocad
167 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
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    Discover the possibilities of pCon.planner!

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
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  • pCon.planner features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    10.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
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    Year Founded
    1995
    HQ Location
    Ilmenau, DE
    Twitter
    @EasternGraphics
    14 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    101 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Discover the possibilities of pCon.planner!

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
pCon.planner features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Year Founded
1995
HQ Location
Ilmenau, DE
Twitter
@EasternGraphics
14 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
101 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
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    4MCAD is reliable and low-cost AutoCAD like software alternative. It is powered by IntelliCAD, providing 2D/3D CAD Complete Design, Raster Image, Rendering, BIM/IFC import, 3D Solids, VBA support, PDF

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
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  • 4MCAD Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    CAD Compatibility
    1
    Compatibility
    1
    Ease of Use
    1
    Cons
    Difficult Navigation
    1
    Limited Rendering Capabilities
    1
    Outdated Interface
    1
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    0.0
    No information available
    8.3
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.3
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    6.7
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    Seller
    4M
    Year Founded
    1986
    HQ Location
    N/A
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    184 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

4MCAD is reliable and low-cost AutoCAD like software alternative. It is powered by IntelliCAD, providing 2D/3D CAD Complete Design, Raster Image, Rendering, BIM/IFC import, 3D Solids, VBA support, PDF

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
4MCAD Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
CAD Compatibility
1
Compatibility
1
Ease of Use
1
Cons
Difficult Navigation
1
Limited Rendering Capabilities
1
Outdated Interface
1
4MCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
8.3
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.3
File Import
Average: 8.3
6.7
Views
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
4M
Year Founded
1986
HQ Location
N/A
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
184 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
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    AppliCAD Indonesia is a provider of design technology solutions, specializing in software and hardware for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC industries. As an authorized reseller of

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
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  • AppliCAD Indonesia features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    10.0
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.3
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    10.0
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    Year Founded
    1994
    HQ Location
    Bangna, TH
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    251 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

AppliCAD Indonesia is a provider of design technology solutions, specializing in software and hardware for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC industries. As an authorized reseller of

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
AppliCAD Indonesia features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
10.0
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.3
File Import
Average: 8.3
10.0
Views
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Year Founded
1994
HQ Location
Bangna, TH
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
251 employees on LinkedIn®
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Archilogic serves as a comprehensive digital twin management platform, catering to businesses aiming to optimize their real estate portfolios. This platform is particularly useful for industries that

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 50% Mid-Market
    • 50% Small-Business
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  • Archilogic features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
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    Year Founded
    2014
    HQ Location
    Zürich, CH
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    16 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Archilogic serves as a comprehensive digital twin management platform, catering to businesses aiming to optimize their real estate portfolios. This platform is particularly useful for industries that

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 50% Mid-Market
  • 50% Small-Business
Archilogic features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Zürich, CH
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
16 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    CAD Builder is a generic tool for parametric modeling derived from the SHAPER Module of the SALOME Simulation Platform developed by Open Cascade in collaboration with CEA and EDF. It allows creating 3

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
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  • CAD Builder features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    0.0
    No information available
    10.0
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    10.0
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.3
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    Year Founded
    2000
    HQ Location
    Issy-les-Moulineaux, FR
    Twitter
    @open_cascade
    864 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    80 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

CAD Builder is a generic tool for parametric modeling derived from the SHAPER Module of the SALOME Simulation Platform developed by Open Cascade in collaboration with CEA and EDF. It allows creating 3

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Mid-Market
CAD Builder features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
10.0
Drawing
Average: 8.8
10.0
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.3
Views
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Year Founded
2000
HQ Location
Issy-les-Moulineaux, FR
Twitter
@open_cascade
864 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
80 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
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    CADDIT CAD Software is an Australian-based provider of comprehensive CAD solutions, offering a range of products and services tailored to meet diverse design and engineering needs. Specializing in bot

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
  • User Satisfaction
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    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
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    Year Founded
    2007
    HQ Location
    Parramatta, AU
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

CADDIT CAD Software is an Australian-based provider of comprehensive CAD solutions, offering a range of products and services tailored to meet diverse design and engineering needs. Specializing in bot

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
CADDIT CAD Software features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Year Founded
2007
HQ Location
Parramatta, AU
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1 employees on LinkedIn®
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    CADMATE is 2D and 3D CAD software. The software is powerful and cost effective. CADMATE is a life time license and is compatible with all other CAD softwares.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
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  • CADMATE features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    0.0
    No information available
    10.0
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.3
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    10.0
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    Year Founded
    2008
    HQ Location
    Satwa, AE
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    20 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

CADMATE is 2D and 3D CAD software. The software is powerful and cost effective. CADMATE is a life time license and is compatible with all other CAD softwares.

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Mid-Market
CADMATE features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
10.0
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.3
File Import
Average: 8.3
10.0
Views
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Year Founded
2008
HQ Location
Satwa, AE
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
20 employees on LinkedIn®
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    A CAD drafting tool for educators, designers, architects, and engineers.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
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  • CADopia features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
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    Seller
    CADopia
    Year Founded
    1999
    HQ Location
    San Diego, US
    Twitter
    @CADopia
    3 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    2 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

A CAD drafting tool for educators, designers, architects, and engineers.

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
CADopia features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Seller
CADopia
Year Founded
1999
HQ Location
San Diego, US
Twitter
@CADopia
3 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
2 employees on LinkedIn®
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    CAESES is a flexible CAD modeler for fast and comprehensive design studies with your meshing and simulation tools. Integrated capabilities for process automation and shape optimization make it an all-

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
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    0.0
    No information available
    8.3
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.3
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    10.0
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    Seller
    CAESES
    Year Founded
    2001
    HQ Location
    Potsdam, DE
    Twitter
    @CAESES
    625 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    29 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

CAESES is a flexible CAD modeler for fast and comprehensive design studies with your meshing and simulation tools. Integrated capabilities for process automation and shape optimization make it an all-

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Mid-Market
CAESES features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
8.3
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.3
File Import
Average: 8.3
10.0
Views
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
CAESES
Year Founded
2001
HQ Location
Potsdam, DE
Twitter
@CAESES
625 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
29 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Draft it is a CAD software package that allows you to create, save, and print your work with drawing tools that allow you to create professional drawings for your project.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Draft it features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
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    Year Founded
    1988
    HQ Location
    Lichfield, Staffordshire
    Twitter
    @CadlogicLtd
    12 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    10 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

Draft it is a CAD software package that allows you to create, save, and print your work with drawing tools that allow you to create professional drawings for your project.

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Mid-Market
Draft it features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Year Founded
1988
HQ Location
Lichfield, Staffordshire
Twitter
@CadlogicLtd
12 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
10 employees on LinkedIn®