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Average Ratings 1 Rating

Total
ease
features
design
support

Description

Civil 3D® is a sophisticated civil engineering design application that enhances Building Information Modeling (BIM) by offering integrated tools aimed at refining drafting, design, and construction documentation processes. It allows users to perform grading design analyses in accordance with specific project requirements. The unique Grading Optimization feature is exclusive to Civil 3D and is included in the Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection. This software redefines how professionals navigate, visualize, and engage with design models in Civil 3D. Additionally, Project Explorer, which is also part of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Collection, provides an extension that enhances user experience. With Civil 3D®, workflows are streamlined for various tasks including surface modeling, corridor design, site planning, drainage systems, and the production of documentation and plans. Furthermore, it enables secure access to Civil 3D files, data shortcuts, and xrefs from various locations and organizations, all within a unified data environment, making collaboration more effective than ever. Ultimately, Civil 3D® empowers civil engineers to work more efficiently and collaboratively across different projects and teams.

Description

GstarCAD is a professional DWG-native CAD software developed for architects, engineers, construction companies, manufacturers, mechanical designers, civil engineers, surveyors and technical professionals who need a powerful, reliable and cost-effective alternative to AutoCAD®. Fully compatible with the industry-standard DWG and DXF file formats, GstarCAD enables users to open, edit, create and share drawings without file conversion or data loss, making collaboration with AutoCAD users seamless. Designed to minimize migration time, GstarCAD features an AutoCAD-like interface, familiar commands, aliases, shortcuts and workflows, allowing experienced CAD users to become productive immediately. Companies switching from AutoCAD, DraftSight®, BricsCAD®, ZWCAD®, IntelliCAD® or nanoCAD® can continue working with existing projects while significantly reducing software licensing costs. GstarCAD includes a comprehensive set of professional CAD tools for 2D drafting, detailing, annotation, technical documentation, 3D modeling and drawing management. Advanced functionality includes Dynamic Blocks, Sheet Set Manager, Express Tools, Xrefs, PDF import and export, batch plotting, data extraction, layer management, block libraries, Design Center, advanced dimensioning, parametric constraints, drawing comparison, customizable workspaces and high-performance graphics acceleration for large and complex drawings. For CAD developers and enterprise customers, GstarCAD offers excellent application compatibility through LISP, VBA, .NET, GRX API, ObjectARX-style development, COM automation and flexible customization capabilities. Existing CAD applications, scripts and workflows can often be migrated with minimal modifications, making GstarCAD an ideal platform for organizations that depe

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Autodesk Docs
Autodesk Viewer
BIM Collaborate Pro
BIMcollab
CAD&BIM Free Viewer
CTC Software CIM Project Suite
Civil Designer
Dynamo BIM
InfoDrainage
KeySCAPE
Kobi Toolkit
Plateia
Revit
Revit MEP
Section 3D
SuperMap GIS
VIKTOR
nanoCAD Topoplan
smino

Integrations

Autodesk Docs
Autodesk Viewer
BIM Collaborate Pro
BIMcollab
CAD&BIM Free Viewer
CTC Software CIM Project Suite
Civil Designer
Dynamo BIM
InfoDrainage
KeySCAPE
Kobi Toolkit
Plateia
Revit
Revit MEP
Section 3D
SuperMap GIS
VIKTOR
nanoCAD Topoplan
smino

Pricing Details

$2,430 per year
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$399.00/one-time
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/products/civil-3d/overview

Vendor Details

Company Name

GstarCAD UK

Founded

2010

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.gstarcad.uk

Product Features

BIM

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Change Management
Collaboration
Conflict Tracking
Design Modeling
Document Management
For Facility Management
Mobile Access
Scheduling

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

Product Features

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

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