ViaCAD

ViaCAD

Punch! Software
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About

FreeCAD is an open-source parametric 3D modeler made primarily to design real-life objects of any size. Parametric modeling allows you to easily modify your design by going back into your model history and changing its parameters. FreeCAD allows you to sketch geometry constrained 2D shapes and use them as a base to build other objects. It contains many components to adjust dimensions or extract design details from 3D models to create high quality production ready drawings. FreeCAD is a multiplatfom (Windows, Mac and Linux), highly customizable and extensible software. It reads and writes to many open file formats such as STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others, making it possible to seamlessly integrate it into your workflow. FreeCAD is designed to fit a wide range of uses including product design, mechanical engineering and architecture. Whether you are a hobbyist, a programmer, an experienced CAD user, a student or a teacher, you will feel right at home with FreeCAD.

About

Designed with professionals in mind, ViaCAD® Pro delivers the flexibility of mesh-based and solid modeling to help you quickly go from 3D design concept to completion. Our 3D CAD software can handle your architectural, mechanical, prototyping, and design planning with ease. All you need is an idea and ViaCAD. Intelligent software at a no-brainer price, ViaCAD Pro offers 2D drafting and advanced 3D modeling toolsets, with easy switching 3D and 2D views. ViaCAD Pro can help you accomplish advanced 3D prototyping, photorealistic rendering, designs for product manufacturing, product packaging, architectural drawings, home remodeling plans, interior design, inventions, and more. If you run an engineering or design firm that needs multiple user seats for your team, we are your new best friend.

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

Engineering Professionals in search of a professional 3D parametric modeler software solution for their models

Audience

Designers that need a 3D CAD solution

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

No information available.
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$39.99
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 3.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • It works very well. It has a somewhat steep learning curve which is less if you come to it fresh. It is a very, very good program. I've used the other big 3, and this is very, very comparable. I highly recommend it.

Cons

  • Nothing comes to mind.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Was once a reliable platform with the money. The current product is not worth the money and is hardly different from the version from nearly 10 years ago
  • I like that I can not only build walls and make a floor plan but that I can put furniture in to see how well the room will flow.

Cons

  • I was a long time and user having versions 789 and 12 on different machines in my shop. I obtained a new computer this spring and decided add the current Pro version. What I found was software that had minimally changed since version 12. I had also purchased a tutorial guide to go with it which turned out to be for an old version of Shark. When I inquired about their money back guarantee they said it was only for software that had been opened. I don't know how one is supposed to evaluate the quality of software without opening. After my email exchange with them they actually Updated Their return policy on their website to reflect this. I do feel that I was cheated because I believed that the 30 day money back guarantee was real.
  • The only thing I wish was better were the controls and the availability of interior design options.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

FreeCAD
Founded: 2011
sourceforge.net/projects/free-cad/

Company Information

Punch! Software
Founded: 1998
United States
www.punchcad.com

Alternatives

MicroStation

MicroStation

Bentley Systems

Alternatives

SharkCAD

SharkCAD

Punch CAD
iC3D

iC3D

Creative Edge Software
TurboCAD

TurboCAD

IMSI Design
BeckerCAD

BeckerCAD

SoftMaker
Home Designer

Home Designer

Chief Architect
CATIA

CATIA

Dassault Systèmes
ARCHLine.XP

ARCHLine.XP

CADline

Categories

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

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

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

Integrations

MeshCAM
BoltsEtAl
Isle
SprutCAM X
Virtofy

Integrations

MeshCAM
BoltsEtAl
Isle
SprutCAM X
Virtofy
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