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About DataCAD is a professional-level Architectural CADD program for design, presentation, and documentation. DataCAD is one of the few software applications that are developed specifically for Architects, and it is the only CADD software ever to be endorsed by the American Institute of Architects (ca. 1987). Originally developed by an architectural firm more than 30 years ago, DataCAD is one of the stalwarts of the CAD industry.	About No other specification software helps you work smarter or faster than SpecLink. Save time. Save money. Get it right. Every phase. Every time. Enhance the specification process at every stage. SpecLink specification software—improves efficiency and accuracy in the building design process. And with SpecLink now in the cloud, you can produce specifications even faster by collaborating across teams. Streamline every phase of your construction project with the industry’s best building specification content. SpecLink is intuitive specification-writing software that helps you make more informed decisions, faster, through every phase of the design process. SpecLink combines the industry’s best content with the most advanced software on the market. Our master guide specification writing, management, and production system with built-in intelligence is designed to help you dramatically speed up editing tasks and reduce specification production time while minimizing errors and omissions.
Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Not Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported	Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects	Audience Engineering, architecture, construction professionals seeking a solution to manage and improve their projects
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported	Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Not Supported
API Offers API Not Supported	API Offers API Not Supported
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Pricing $1295 Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported	Pricing $1695.00 per year Free Version Supported Free Trial Supported
Reviews/Ratings Overall 0.0 / 5 ease 0.0 / 5 features 0.0 / 5 design 0.0 / 5 support 0.0 / 5 This software hasn't been reviewed yet. Be the first to provide a review: Review this Software	Reviews/Ratings Overall 3.0 / 5 ease 3.0 / 5 features 3.0 / 5 design 3.0 / 5 support 3.0 / 5 Read all reviews
	Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros The time savings alone makes it worth it. It's so easy to use and the output is consistent for every project. No pros at all. I could redline it faster than this software Cons Nothing that I can think of, but more of a feature request. I wish the Revit integration would drive keynotes back into the model. I understand why it's not setup this way, but it would be great consider this for any future updates. Doesn't Spell Check even the word Architect Formatting is so basic I have to clean up afterword to make it look decent Have to wait forever for it to update before exporting Just plain inferior to MasterSpec
Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Not Supported	Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported
Company Information DATACAD LLC Founded: 1996 United States www.datacad.com	Company Information RIB Software Founded: 1961 Germany bsdspeclink.com
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Categories 3D Architecture Supported Architectural CAD Supported Architecture Supported Construction Design Supported Subcontractor Supported	Categories Architecture Supported Construction Design Supported Construction Estimating Supported
Architecture Features 2D Drawing Supported 3D Modeling Supported Bills of material Not Supported BIM Modeling Supported Building Information Modeling Supported Client Management Not Supported Contact Management Not Supported Contract Management Not Supported Document Management Not Supported Drafting Supported Manufacturing Design Data Not Supported Presentation Tools Supported Project Management Not Supported Proposal Management Not Supported Quotes/Proposals Not Supported Visualization / Presentation Supported Show More Features 3D Architecture Features 2D Drawing Supported Animation Not Supported BIM Modeling Not Supported Component Library Supported Data Import / Export Supported Landscape Design Supported Virtual Tour Not Supported Architectural CAD Features 2D Drawing Supported 3D Modeling Supported Architectural Symbol Library Supported Automatic Formatting Not Supported BIM Modeling Not Supported Comparison View Not Supported Design Templates Not Supported Drafting Supported	Architecture Features 2D Drawing Not Supported 3D Modeling Not Supported Bills of material Not Supported BIM Modeling Not Supported Building Information Modeling Not Supported Client Management Not Supported Contact Management Not Supported Contract Management Not Supported Document Management Supported Drafting Not Supported Manufacturing Design Data Not Supported Presentation Tools Not Supported Project Management Not Supported Proposal Management Not Supported Quotes/Proposals Not Supported Visualization / Presentation Not Supported Show More Features Construction Estimating Features Accounting Integration Supported Audit Trail Supported Bid Management Not Supported Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Building Product Database Supported Calculators Supported Change Orders Not Supported Contract Management Not Supported Cost Database Supported Customer Management Not Supported Customizable Templates Supported Electrical Estimating Supported Historical Database Supported HVAC Estimating Supported Job Costing Supported Plumbing Estimating Supported Price Data / Price Books Supported Project Management Not Supported Quote Management Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Scheduling Not Supported Subcontractor Management Not Supported Takeoff Not Supported What-if Analysis Not Supported
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