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Average Ratings 1 Rating

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features
design
support

Description

BeckerCAD12 3D Pro is a versatile CAD software tailored for a variety of fields including architecture, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering. It offers comprehensive capabilities for detailed drawing, design, and modeling in both 2D and 3D formats. This powerful tool is precise and ensures full compatibility with AutoCAD, allowing for seamless integration. The software can be installed on up to three different PCs, making it accessible for multiple users. Whether you are working on mechanical components, electrical schematics, or architectural plans, BeckerCAD12 3D Pro facilitates the creation of intricate 2D production drawings and stunning 3D models. With an extensive assortment of drawing, editing, and labeling tools, users can accurately generate objects to scale and produce rendered visualizations. Additionally, the software supports the easy import of complex 3D graphics, enabling the creation of eye-catching presentations. It includes a Python programming interface and is fully compatible with CADdy++ Mechanical Design, enhancing its functionality. Users can enjoy realistic scene previews through enhanced lighting options and advanced settings, alongside the ability to adopt colors and material properties directly from graphics and save bills of materials efficiently. Overall, BeckerCAD12 3D Pro streamlines the design process while elevating the quality of output.

Description

FreeCAD is a versatile, open-source parametric 3D modeling software created for the purpose of designing tangible objects in various sizes. Its parametric modeling feature enables users to easily revisit the model's history and alter its parameters, facilitating design modifications. With FreeCAD, you can create constrained 2D sketches that serve as foundational elements for constructing additional objects. The software encompasses numerous components that allow for the adjustment of dimensions and the extraction of design specifics from 3D models, aiding in the production of high-quality, ready-to-use drawings. As a cross-platform tool compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux, FreeCAD offers extensive customization and extensibility options. It supports a wide array of open file formats, including STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE, and many more, which enables smooth integration into various workflows. Designed to accommodate diverse applications such as product design, mechanical engineering, and architectural projects, FreeCAD caters to a broad audience. Regardless of whether you are a hobbyist, an experienced CAD professional, a student, or an educator, the user-friendly interface of FreeCAD ensures that everyone can find their place within the software. Embracing the community-driven development, FreeCAD continues to evolve, incorporating user feedback to enhance its functionality.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

AutoCAD Yes 
BoltsEtAl No 
Isle No 
MeshCAM No 
SprutCAM X No 
Virtofy No 

Integrations

AutoCAD No 
BoltsEtAl Yes 
Isle Yes 
MeshCAM Yes 
SprutCAM X Yes 
Virtofy Yes 

Pricing Details

$12
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

SoftMaker

Founded

2009

Country

Germany

Website

www.softmaker.com/en/beckercad

Vendor Details

Company Name

FreeCAD

Founded

2011

Website

sourceforge.net/projects/free-cad/

Product Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing No 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling No 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil No 
Collaboration No 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical No 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

Product Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing Yes 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling Yes 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil Yes 
Collaboration Yes 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis Yes 
Design Export Yes 
Document Management Yes 
Electrical Yes 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical Yes 
Mechatronics Yes 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

CAD Viewers

Annotate No 
Batch Conversion No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Editing No 
Track Changes No 
View .DWF Files No 
View .DWG Files No 
View .IGES Files No 
View .STEP Files No 
View .STL Files No 
View 2D Files No 
View 3D Files No 

Engineering

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
Chemical Engineering No 
Civil Engineering No 
Collaboration Yes 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export Yes 
Document Management Yes 
Electrical Engineering No 
Mechanical Engineering Yes 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Structural Engineering No 

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