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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

VariCAD is a 3D/2D CAD software that is primarily used for mechanical engineering design. This CAD software allows designers to quickly create, evaluate and modify models. All features and functions are included in one "fully loaded" package. VariCAD is one of the most intelligent choices on the market today, with a high performance-to-price ratio. VariCAD is small, lightweight, and easy to use. It also provides all the necessary tools for mechanical design. VariCAD includes: 3D modeling 2D Drawing and Editing Optional Support for Parameters Optional Support for Geometrical Constraints Shells Modeling, Pipelines, Wires Interferences in Crash Tests 3D Assemblies & Groups Surface Development (Sheet Metal Unbending) Symbol Libraries and Mechanical Part Libraries Calculations of 3D Objects and 2D Sections BOM and Title Blocks

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Autodesk PD&M Collection Yes 
Causeway Flow Yes 
Diabatix ColdStream Yes 
EMWorks Yes 
ElectricalOm Yes 
Genius ERP Yes 
Glovius CAD Viewer Yes 
HOOPS Exchange Yes 
K-Display Convert Yes 
Lattice Technology Yes 
OpenBOM Yes 
Rollup Yes 
SimLab CAD Viewer Yes 
SimLab Composer Yes 
SprutCAM X Yes 
ThinkDesign Yes 
Total ETO Yes 
Vistapoint Yes 
Woodwork for Inventor Yes 
iQ3Connect Yes 

Integrations

Autodesk PD&M Collection No 
Causeway Flow No 
Diabatix ColdStream No 
EMWorks No 
ElectricalOm No 
Genius ERP No 
Glovius CAD Viewer No 
HOOPS Exchange No 
K-Display Convert No 
Lattice Technology No 
OpenBOM No 
Rollup No 
SimLab CAD Viewer No 
SimLab Composer No 
SprutCAM X No 
ThinkDesign No 
Total ETO No 
Vistapoint No 
Woodwork for Inventor No 
iQ3Connect No 

Pricing Details

$2,190 per year
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

989 €/user
VariCAD Viewer 20 €/user
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

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

Deployment

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

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

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

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

www.autodesk.com/products/inventor/overview

Vendor Details

Company Name

VariCAD

Founded

1994

Country

Czech Republic

Website

varicad.com

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 

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

Fashion Design

CAD Tools No 
Color Matching No 
Design Export No 
Fabric Matching No 
Fashion Illustrations No 
Pattern Grading No 
Pattern Layout / Print / Cut No 
Pattern, Color & Art Storage No 
Presentation Tools No 
Textile Pattern Design 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 No 
Collaboration No 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export Yes 
Document Management No 
Electrical No 
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 Yes 
Collaboration Tools No 
Editing No 
Track Changes No 
View .DWF Files No 
View .DWG Files Yes 
View .IGES Files No 
View .STEP Files Yes 
View .STL Files Yes 
View 2D Files Yes 
View 3D Files Yes 

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