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Description

High-quality 3D CAD software designed for engineering and product design is available through Inventor® CAD software, which offers extensive tools for 3D mechanical design, documentation, and product simulation. This software allows users to operate efficiently by combining various design methods, such as parametric, direct, freeform, and rules-based approaches. Collaborate seamlessly with anyone, regardless of the CAD software they utilize, and leverage cloud-based design reviews to gather insights from important stakeholders wherever they are located. It supports the entire product development process with a unified data model, enabling more effective design through specialized features for sheet metal, frame design, and tube and pipe. Additionally, users can enhance their design, documentation, and process automation efforts using iLogic. The Inventor API allows for the creation of custom add-ins, while the Forge Design Automation API offers the ability to execute job processes in the cloud, providing further flexibility and innovation in design workflows. By utilizing these advanced tools, teams can significantly improve their efficiency and collaboration throughout the design process.

Description

MicroStation is the industry-leading CAD platform from Bentley Systems, engineered for professionals designing and delivering infrastructure that shapes the modern world. It combines the power of 3D modeling, visualization, and documentation in a single, highly reliable environment. Users can draft, annotate, and model with geospatial precision, integrating real-world data from GIS systems to ensure every design aligns with physical context. Its interoperability with native DGN, DWG, and point-cloud formats allows smooth collaboration with legacy and external data without conversion errors. MicroStation’s flexibility helps teams accelerate automation, enforce design standards, and eliminate rework—saving time and reducing project risks. From city transportation systems to architectural structures, it delivers performance and precision that scales with project complexity. Through Virtuoso Subscriptions, small and medium businesses can quickly access licenses bundled with on-demand training and support. With MicroStation, professionals worldwide design smarter, communicate better, and deliver infrastructure projects that last generations.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

ImageSite
Vistapoint
3D_Analyzer
Autodesk Viewer
Diabatix ColdStream
ElectricalOm
GeoHECHMS
Glovius CAD Viewer
Guthrie CAD Viewer
HOOPS Exchange
Lattice Technology
Mercura
OctaneRender
OpenBOM
PDM Studio
ProSteel
SimLab CAD Viewer
Total ETO
VXelements
hyperMILL

Integrations

ImageSite
Vistapoint
3D_Analyzer
Autodesk Viewer
Diabatix ColdStream
ElectricalOm
GeoHECHMS
Glovius CAD Viewer
Guthrie CAD Viewer
HOOPS Exchange
Lattice Technology
Mercura
OctaneRender
OpenBOM
PDM Studio
ProSteel
SimLab CAD Viewer
Total ETO
VXelements
hyperMILL

Pricing Details

$2,190 per year
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$250 per month
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/inventor/overview

Vendor Details

Company Name

Bentley Systems

Founded

1984

Country

United States

Website

www.bentley.com/

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

CAD Viewers

Annotate
Batch Conversion
Collaboration Tools
Editing
Track Changes
View .DWF Files
View .DWG Files
View .IGES Files
View .STEP Files
View .STL Files
View 2D Files
View 3D Files

Engineering

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Structural Engineering

Fashion Design

CAD Tools
Color Matching
Design Export
Fabric Matching
Fashion Illustrations
Pattern Grading
Pattern Layout / Print / Cut
Pattern, Color & Art Storage
Presentation Tools
Textile Pattern Design

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

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

CAD/CAM Compatibility
Finite Element Analysis
Fluid Dynamics
Import / Export Files
Integrated 3D Modeling
Manufacturing Process Simulation
Mechanical Event Simulation
Multibody Dynamics
Thermal Analysis

Engineering

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Structural Engineering

Public Works

Billing & Invoicing
Compliance Management
Contract Management
Customer Database
Document Management
Equipment Maintenance
Fixed Asset Management
Job Costing
Project Management
Service Request Management
Work Order Management

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