123Build vs. MicroStation Comparison


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About Within 123Build’s user-friendly environment, you simply draw a beam of frame structure on the screen. Next, the model is completed graphically and interactively with boundary conditions, permanent loads and variable loads. 123Build does all the work for you and always delivers an optimal result: the beam with the smallest height, the steel profile having the lesser weight or the girder with the maximum deflection limits. That way you can design as well economical as fast. 123Build is a complete solution which offers you all necessary functionality for optimal structural design, up to the creation of a concise and highly readable analysis report. On top of that, 123Build presents you a reinforcement sketch and list of material quantities: total volume timber and concrete, total weight and volume of reinforcement, painting surface and weight of steel.		About MicroStation by Bentley Systems is the trusted computer-aided design (CAD) software built specifically for infrastructure design. It enables architects, engineers, and designers to create precise 2D and 3D drawings that bring complex projects to life—from bridges and highways to utilities and smart cities. With powerful tools for design, documentation, and visualization, MicroStation helps professionals deliver projects faster, more accurately, and with greater confidence. The software natively supports DGN, DWG, and point-cloud data, eliminating file conversion hassles and improving collaboration across teams. Its robust environment connects applications, data, and users to ensure seamless project delivery at any scale. MicroStation is the foundation of modern infrastructure design—reliable, interoperable, and built for professionals who build the world.
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook		Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience Architectural CAD solution that helps individuals to predesign 2D frames in steel, concrete or timber		Audience Architects, engineers, urban planners, and infrastructure professionals seeking powerful, standards-compliant CAD software for designing, documenting, and visualizing 2D and 3D infrastructure projects with real-world accuracy
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online		Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API		API Offers API
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Pricing €800 one-time payment Free Version Free Trial		Pricing $250 per month Free Version Free Trial
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Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person		Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person
Company Information Buildsoft Belgium www.buildsoft.eu		Company Information Bentley Systems Founded: 1984 United States www.bentley.com/
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Architectural CAD Features 2D Drawing 3D Modeling Architectural Symbol Library Automatic Formatting BIM Modeling Comparison View Design Templates Drafting		Show More Features Architecture Features 2D Drawing 3D Modeling Bills of material BIM Modeling Building Information Modeling Client Management Contact Management Contract Management Document Management Drafting Manufacturing Design Data Presentation Tools Project Management Proposal Management Quotes/Proposals Visualization / Presentation CAD Features 2 1/2-Axis Milling 2D Drawing 3-Axis Milling 3D Modeling 4-Axis Milling 5-Axis Milling Civil Collaboration Database Connectivity Design Analysis Design Export Document Management Electrical Hole Making Mechanical Mechatronics Presentation Tools Simulate Cycles Spiral Output Structural Engineering Toolpath Simulation User Defined Cycles Engineering Features 2D Drawing 3D Modeling Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Collaboration Design Analysis Design Export Document Management Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Presentation Tools Structural Engineering
Integrations ARki Bentley View GeoHECHMS GuideSIGN Guthrie CAD Viewer HEADS Rail ImageSite Intergraph Smart Interop Publisher Interviews3D LumenRT Morro Data CloudNAS OpenCities Planner OpenFlows WaterGEMS ProSteel Revizto STAAD SUPERVIEW SolidCAD Variant Vistapoint Show More Integrations		Integrations ARki Bentley View GeoHECHMS GuideSIGN Guthrie CAD Viewer HEADS Rail ImageSite Intergraph Smart Interop Publisher Interviews3D LumenRT Morro Data CloudNAS OpenCities Planner OpenFlows WaterGEMS ProSteel Revizto STAAD SUPERVIEW SolidCAD Variant Vistapoint Show More Integrations View All 19 Integrations
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