VisualCAD vs. WSCAD Comparison


VisualCAD MecSoft Corporation	WSCAD 5.0 out of 5 stars
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VisualCAD: About VisualCAD with its modern user interface, makes creation of 2D and 3D curves as well as 3D surfaces, solids and meshes easy and efficient. With a complete geometry creation and manipulation tool-set and fast shaded graphics and rendering, VisualCAD is a perfect system for first time CAD users and/or educational users. It includes numerous file importing capabilities such as DXF/DWG, IGES, STEP and other file formats making it also an ideal companion system for your mainline CAD system.	WSCAD: About At WSCAD, we have been developing electrical CAD solutions for over 30 years. Customers include small to medium-sized companies, international corporations, and engineering service providers in the machine-building, panel manufacturing, and building automation industries. WSCAD software is used by over 40,000 electrical engineers as their electrical CAD solution. WSCAD ELECTRIX – our most powerful electrical CAD – is our brand-new offering. No matter if you are designing piping & instrumentation diagrams, fluid power or electrical schematics, cabinet engineering, building automation or electrical installation – WSCAD is the right tool for you. The new ELECTRIX comes with a completely new design engine (editor) and embedded compatibility to standard formats like DXF/DWG and uses modern technologies such as augmented reality, multi-threading and automation.
VisualCAD: Platforms Supported Windows Not 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	WSCAD: Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Not Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
VisualCAD: Audience CAD software for anyone interested in 2D and 3D modeling	WSCAD: Audience Electrical Engineers in need of an electrical design software
VisualCAD: Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported	WSCAD: Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported
VisualCAD: API Offers API Not Supported	WSCAD: API Offers API Supported
VisualCAD: Screenshots and Videos View more images or videos	WSCAD: Screenshots and Videos View more images or videos
VisualCAD: Pricing No information available. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Not Supported	WSCAD: Pricing $84/month We provide a variety of tailored software packages based on design needs. The price listed above is for our Compact software, which allows you to create wiring diagrams, cabinet layouts, light electrical installation planning, create BOMs, intelligent PDFs, and much more. We also offer the largest electrical component library in the world, with 2.1 million components from over 400 manufacturers. We provide a wide range of tailored software packages to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. Please contact us if you would like to learn more about our software and services. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported
VisualCAD: 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	WSCAD: Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 5.0 / 5 features 4.7 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews
	WSCAD: Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros -Provides a significant amount of functionality required for wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and electrical installation, as well as built-in reports, pdfs, charts, lists, etc. -We also have the hydraulics & pneumatics add-on and the standard symbols are already available in the software. -Parts library is quite extensive and free! -PLC, terminal, contactor managers save so much time! -Also offers interfaces to many manufacturers like Siemens TIA, Weidmuller, etc. -Has a symbol editor -Custom wire numbering -Support team are very responsive and helpful! 1) Comprehensive Electrical Design. 2) User Friendly Interface. 3) Symbol Libraries. 4) Automatic Cross Referencing. 5) Integration with Automation Tools. 6) 3D View. The package offers an extensive component library which aids design speed. The automatic reporting again aids design speed and offers a excellent level of documentation for end users. The augmented reality application is an excellent add in for end customers ability to fault find. Cons - For optimum efficiency of the software, a good spec PC/laptop is recommended! WSCAD might require relatively higher system resources, which could lead to slower performance on older computers windows 7or systems without adequate hardware specifications. The software lacks a busbar function which would complete the offering.
VisualCAD: Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Not Supported	WSCAD: Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported
VisualCAD: Company Information MecSoft Corporation Founded: 1997 United States mecsoft.com/visualcad/	WSCAD: Company Information WSCAD Germany www.wscad.com/en/
VisualCAD: Alternatives GMSWorks C-Solutions, Inc	WSCAD: Alternatives Elecdes Design Suite Scada Systems
VisualCAD: picoCAD Johan Peitz	WSCAD: E3.series Zuken
VisualCAD: Eyeshot devdept	WSCAD: SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematic SolidWorks
VisualCAD: Modo Foundry	WSCAD: ElectricalOm Modecsoft
VisualCAD: AIR SiTex Graphics View All	WSCAD: SEE Electrical Ige-xao View All
VisualCAD: Categories CAD Supported	WSCAD: Categories CAD Supported Electrical Design Supported
	WSCAD: CAD Features 2 1/2-Axis Milling Not Supported 2D Drawing Supported 3-Axis Milling Not Supported 3D Modeling Not Supported 4-Axis Milling Not Supported 5-Axis Milling Not Supported Civil Not Supported Collaboration Not Supported Database Connectivity Supported Design Analysis Not Supported Design Export Supported Document Management Supported Electrical Supported Hole Making Not Supported Mechanical Not Supported Mechatronics Not Supported Presentation Tools Supported Simulate Cycles Not Supported Spiral Output Not Supported Structural Engineering Not Supported Toolpath Simulation Not Supported User Defined Cycles Not Supported Show More Features Electrical Design Features CAD Tools Supported Change Management Supported Collaboration Supported Compliance Management Supported Document Generation Supported Drag & Drop Supported Electrical Parts Catalog Supported Functions / Calculations Not Supported One Line Diagram Supported PLC Tools Supported Reusable Designs Supported Symbol Library Supported
VisualCAD: Integrations 3DEXPERIENCE Not Supported OpenPDM Not Supported PTC Windchill Not Supported SAP PLM Not Supported Teamcenter Not Supported	WSCAD: Integrations 3DEXPERIENCE Supported OpenPDM Supported PTC Windchill Supported SAP PLM Supported Teamcenter Supported View All 5 Integrations
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