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Description

AutoCAD® is a versatile computer-aided design (CAD) software utilized by architects, engineers, and construction specialists to produce meticulous 2D and 3D drawings, featuring time-saving toolsets along with web and mobile applications. With capabilities to draft, annotate, and design both 2D geometries and 3D models—including solids, surfaces, and mesh objects—AutoCAD streamlines workflow by automating tasks like drawing comparisons, block additions, and schedule creations. Users can enhance their experience through customizable add-on applications and APIs, and the software is equipped with industry-specific functionalities and intelligent objects tailored for fields such as architecture, mechanical engineering, and electrical design. The platform simplifies the creation of floor plans, sections, and elevations while allowing for quick drawing of piping, ducting, and circuiting through comprehensive parts libraries. Additionally, it auto-generates annotations, layers, schedules, lists, and tables, thereby fostering efficiency. To ensure compliance with industry standards, AutoCAD employs a rules-driven workflow, making it an invaluable tool for professionals. Ultimately, its extensive features enable users to tackle complex design projects with greater ease and precision.

Description

ICEM Surf is widely regarded as the premier reference system for crafting Class-A surfaces, serving as a top-tier tool for explicit geometry modeling focused on curves and surfaces, which allows for the definition, analysis, and high-end visualization of intricate free-form CAD surface models at an exceptional quality level. This software is integral to various product design workflows across industries such as automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and press-tool design, offering capabilities for direct surface modeling, refinement, reconstruction, and scan modeling. Its advanced features, including global modeling and specialized analysis tools, empower designers to identify minor surface defects and ensure compliance with industry standards while delivering precise surfacing results and enjoying real-time 3D visual experiences. With the core module, users can create, modify, and assess complex free-form shapes that meet high aesthetic Class-A standards, enabling a comprehensive approach to surface design and evaluation. Furthermore, the software's versatility makes it an essential asset in achieving optimal design outcomes while adhering to rigorous quality benchmarks.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Autodesk Docs
BeckerCAD
Causeway Professional Design Suite
Civil Site Design
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Designhubz
HEADS Site
Intergraph Smart Interop Publisher
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MediaValet
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Revit LT
SUPERVIEW
Spin 3D
TerrainTools
Trimble FabShop
VKS
Vectorworks Fundamentals
Vistapoint
faciliCAD

Integrations

Autodesk Docs
BeckerCAD
Causeway Professional Design Suite
Civil Site Design
DWG Viewer
Designhubz
HEADS Site
Intergraph Smart Interop Publisher
LoadPlanner CAD
MediaValet
NETx BMS Platform
Revit LT
SUPERVIEW
Spin 3D
TerrainTools
Trimble FabShop
VKS
Vectorworks Fundamentals
Vistapoint
faciliCAD

Pricing Details

$1,268 per user per year
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

www.autodesk.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Dassault Systèmes

Founded

1981

Country

France

Website

www.3ds.com/products-services/catia/products/icem-surf/

Product Features

3D Architecture

2D Drawing
Animation
BIM Modeling
Component Library
Data Import / Export
Landscape Design
Virtual Tour

3D Modeling

2D Drawing
Animation
Annotations
Bill of Materials
Character Modeling
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Data Import / Export
For 3D Printing
For Architects
For Manufacturers
Reference Management
Simulation

Architectural CAD

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Architectural Symbol Library
Automatic Formatting
BIM Modeling
Comparison View
Design Templates
Drafting

Architecture

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
BIM Modeling
Bills of material
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

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

Electrical Design

CAD Tools
Change Management
Collaboration
Compliance Management
Document Generation
Drag & Drop
Electrical Parts Catalog
Functions / Calculations
One Line Diagram
PLC Tools
Reusable Designs
Symbol Library

Floor Plan

2D Floor Plans
3D Floor Plans
Annotation
Diagram Templates
Document Management
Drafting
Drag & Drop
Lighting Control
Object Library
Rendering

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