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# CAD Builder Reviews
**Vendor:** Open Cascade  
**Category:** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)  
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 1
## About CAD Builder
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 3D models, modifying them and reusing in other applications. Created models are fully parametrical. CAD Builder supports Python language to input model expressions or make scripts for automatization.




## CAD Builder Reviews
  ### 1. Good Alternate to Salome Application

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Max R. | RF Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 21, 2021

**What do you like best about CAD Builder?**

Export individual model parts & import different parts
Ability to switch cursor
Keyboard shortcuts to customize keys
Details of each parameter in panel
Good improvement in Sketch models

**What do you dislike about CAD Builder?**

Sometimes Angles are difficult to adjust
Complex structures could be made more feasible
The software could have additional tooltips considered to make it even better

**Recommendations to others considering CAD Builder:**

Great option to use

**What problems is CAD Builder solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Create 3D Models
Save & Export as needed
Make complex models & structures
3D Model can be deactivated as needed
Copy exported results for duplication
a more simple version of Salome


## CAD Builder Discussions
  - [What is CAD Builder used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/cad-builder-what-is-cad-builder-used-for)
  - [What is CAD Builder used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cad-builder-used-for)

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## CAD Builder Features
**Design**
- Drawing
- Modeling
- Visualize 
- Rendering

**Edit**
- File Import 
- Push/Pull
- Views
- Grips 

**Collaboration**
- Annotate
- Documentation 
- Data Extract

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