CADhobby

CADhobby

CAD-MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS INC.
IntelliBid

IntelliBid

Conest Software Systems
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About

CADhobby Student - free version for Academic use only. CADhobby IntelliCAD is a powerful and affordable computer-aided design (CAD) software application that is perfect for both hobbyists and professionals. It offers a wide range of features, including 2D and 3D modeling, rendering, and animation. CADhobby IntelliCAD is also compatible with a variety of file formats, including DWG, DXF, DGN, and STL. CADhobby IntelliCAD is a great choice for anyone who wants to create high-quality CAD designs without breaking the bank. It is easy to learn and use, and it has a large and active community of users who can provide support and help.

About

Experience the future of electrical estimating with Conest IntelliBid - the ultimate software in its league. Crafted with electrical, low-voltage, and datacom contractors in mind, IntelliBid is your ticket to landing more contracts and boosting your bottom line. Get fast, pinpoint-accurate estimates with the industry's most robust database of materials and assemblies. Plus, with real-time labor calculations and material pricing, your bids are always competitive. Pair that with Conest SureCount, and you're unstoppable. Seamlessly transfer digital takeoff data into IntelliBid. Auto-count symbols and cut down manual counting time by a staggering 80%. Effortlessly sketch pathways, branch and feeder runs in vibrant hues with just a click. Dive into this duo and supercharge your productivity!

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

Users interested in a powerful CAD application

Audience

Built for the electrical industry, including estimation software buyers, electrical and data contractors, construction business growth drivers, and users of symbol recognition software.

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$0.00/one-time/user
Academic use, licensed for students or teacher only
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.7 / 5
ease 4.7 / 5
features 4.7 / 5
design 4.6 / 5
support 4.5 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.4 / 5
ease 4.5 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 4.5 / 5
support 4.5 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • 1. Robust Design Tools: CADHobby provides a comprehensive set of design tools, enabling users to create intricate and precise drawings for hobbyist projects. 2. Compatibility: The software seamlessly integrates with various file formats, ensuring smooth collaboration with other design and engineering applications commonly used by hobbyists. 3. User-Friendly Interface: CADHobby boasts an intuitive interface, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced users to navigate, fostering an enjoyable design experience. 4. Powerful 3D Modeling: CADHobby excels in 3D modeling capabilities, allowing hobbyists to bring their creative ideas to life with realistic and detailed visualizations.
  • Easy to use for the tool and user interface, Powerful 2D and 3D design capabilities, and Features and command just like Autocad
  • This is excellent software; it has all the features and UI included in AutoCAD. very user-friendly interface.
  • There is compatibility with DWG files, so it is easy to include in a CAD workflow, also the user interface is similar to other CAD software, so it is really easy to adapt to CADhobby.
  • Loved the software. its as good as AUTOCAD but it needs room for improvement. the tools are really easy to use and easily accessible.

Cons

  • 1. Learning Curve: New users may face a learning curve as they familiarize themselves with CADHobby's features, but dedicated time and practice can overcome this challenge. 2. Limited Collaboration Features: While compatible with various file formats, improvements in collaboration features could enhance the software's capability for group hobbyist projects.
  • The user interface is not fresh, i hope next update it's look more fresh.
  • the background of the sheets should be a light color
  • Some tools are a little bit slower than the competition but it is an issue that is easy to fix.
  • The UI looks old definitely need to improve on that part however in its initial stage it did exceed my expectation looking forward to use CAD hobby as a new alternative to AUTOCAD.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • The speed in which you can enter assemblies in take off. Direct vendor database pricing updates. The extreme ability to customize the software to create speed and accuracy attuned to your companies specific needs.
  • Program is easy to use and has options to dial in your bids. This program has helped our commercial side grow 100% over the last 3 years. Now to get our residential side on board.
  • The assemblies and ability to modify them is great, its turn key out of the box and you can start bidding and winning jobs immediately. You can adjust and modify everything to fit your needs and fine tune your numbers on each project and see the effects of each adjustment in real time.
  • Take off fairly quickly. Relatively accurate for run of the mill items. Has the ability to have a lot of features that may be helpful to some.
  • Its accuracy. Ease of use but that may be because i have used for over 20 years. Still wish it was easier to navigate.

Cons

  • If you want to go deep, the complexity of the software can be daunting and hard to wrap your head around how everything maps. This caused me to use the software at a surface level for many years.
  • New ways of estimating can be hard for some. Growth comes from stepping out of your comfort zone. There is a lot of information and can look overwhelming. It isn't that bad.
  • Some of the assemblies are outdated and the material database could use some updating for more modern parts. Modifying assemblies can be a bit intimidating.
  • I don't like that Sure Count doesn't seem to be accurate or complete. I cannot get it to accurately count everything automatically, we have to do it manually. They have advanced features, that they have now taken away (such as smart substitution), that used to be in the basic level program, and moved them to the higher priced program bundled with too many features a small business doesn't need. Read: they are not in-tune with their customer base. They don't have cloud back up unless you are on a different program. This is a feature that is now becoming standard in this day and age amongst all software of this cost and magnitude. The worst part of all of this is the terrible customer service when you call to get help with something. They have an attitude about you, and the customer is always wrong. And when you try to call/email a salesperson/manager to try to warn them about their service department's attitude, you don't get through and they don't call you back.
  • Cloud base is hard to get documents out to main computer Hasn't changed in 20 years.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

CAD-MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS INC.
Founded: 1993
United States
cadhobby.com

Company Information

Conest Software Systems
Founded: 1989
United States
conest.com/products/intellibid-electrical-estimating-software

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Categories

CAD

Categories

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

Construction Estimating Features

Accounting Integration
Audit Trail
Bid Management
Billing & Invoicing
Building Product Database
Calculators
Change Orders
Contract Management
Cost Database
Customer Management
Customizable Templates
Electrical Estimating
Historical Database
HVAC Estimating
Job Costing
Plumbing Estimating
Price Data / Price Books
Project Management
Quote Management
Reporting/Analytics
Scheduling
Subcontractor Management
Takeoff
What-if Analysis

Electrical Contractor Features

Billing & Invoicing
Commercial / Industrial
Contract Management
Customer Database
Electronic Signature
Mobile Access
Quotes / Estimates
Scheduling
Time Tracking
Work Order Management

Electrical Estimating Features

Billing & Invoicing
Change Orders
Cost Database
Project Management
Quotes / Proposals
Takeoff

Takeoff Features

3D View
Assembly Takeoff
Cross Section Creation
Electronic Plans
Elevation Checking
Error Checking
Site Balancing
Slope Routines
Subcontractor Management

Integrations

No info available.

Integrations

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