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Description

CADCraft is a free and open-source application designed for computer-aided design and drafting, enabling users to produce and modify technical drawings with ease. The software features a combination of a command line interface and a visual drawing area, equipped with various tools for handling 2D geometry, managing object snaps, organizing layers, and adjusting properties, dimensions, hatches, blocks, layouts, and plotting. It supports both reading and writing in DXF and DWG formats while also allowing exports to PDF, SVG, and PNG. Users can design floor plans, create mechanical part diagrams, and other two-dimensional visuals, which they can organize into sheets using paper-space layouts and viewports. CADCraft operates as a native desktop application across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms, in addition to offering a build compatible with WebAssembly for browser use. To facilitate advanced functions, it includes a command-line utility, a JSON control protocol, and a Model Context Protocol server that allows for scripting of drawing, inspection, and rendering tasks. As the project is continuously evolving, users can expect regular updates and new features to enhance their design experience. Overall, CADCraft provides a comprehensive toolset for both amateur and professional designers alike.

Description

HEEDS is an advanced software suite designed for design space exploration and optimization that seamlessly connects with various commercial computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools to foster product innovation. By automating analysis workflows, HEEDS significantly speeds up the product development cycle (Process Automation), optimizes the use of computational resources (Distributed Execution), and conducts thorough explorations of the design landscape for creative solutions (Efficient Search), while also ensuring that new designs meet performance standards through rigorous assessment (Insight & Discovery). The software facilitates automated workflows, streamlining the product development process for users. HEEDS boasts a comprehensive array of pre-built interfaces for numerous CAD and CAE applications, allowing for rapid and effortless integration of different technologies without requiring custom scripts. Moreover, data can be shared automatically among various modeling and simulation tools to assess and compare performance trade-offs effectively, enhancing decision-making in the design process. This interconnectedness not only saves time but also leads to more innovative and effective product solutions.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

Screenshots View All

Screenshots View All

Integrations

Model Context Protocol (MCP) Yes 

Integrations

Model Context Protocol (MCP) No 

Pricing Details

$0
Free under the MIT or Apache-2.0 license; no account or subscription required.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

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 No 
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 No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

ArtCraft

Website

github.com/storytold/cadcraft

Vendor Details

Company Name

Siemens

Founded

1847

Country

Germany

Website

www.plm.automation.siemens.com/global/en/products/simcenter/simcenter-heeds.html

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 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 

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

CAD/CAM Compatibility No 
Finite Element Analysis No 
Fluid Dynamics No 
Import / Export Files No 
Integrated 3D Modeling No 
Manufacturing Process Simulation No 
Mechanical Event Simulation No 
Multibody Dynamics No 
Thermal Analysis No 

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