CAD Software Reviews and Downloads

AlgoLab Raster to Vector Conversion Toolkit

Algolab Raster to Vector Conversion Toolkit (R2V) converts, digitizes and refines architectural, mechanical, various technical drawings, maps, math graphs, graphics for books and journals and more from raster to vector. It digitizes math graphics and also refines vector graphics, creates fine lines and shapes. You can use your scanner to input graphics, and they will be recognized and represented in a vector format, so they can be imported to your CAD or drawing program. Algolab R2V supports input from TWAIN scanners and the following raster formats: BMP, TIFF, JPEG, PNG, PCX, TGA. Output in vector formats DXF (AutoCAD), AI (Adobe Illustrator), EMF ( Enhanced metafile, WMF and ASCII XY ( MS Excel, Mathematica, Lotus 123 etc.).

Antiprism

Makes polyhedron models to view and analyze. Exports to VRML, POV-Ray and LiveGraphics3D. Includes standard polyhedra and transformations to construct new ones.

progeCAD 2007 Standard

progeCAD 2007 Professional

progeCAD IntelliCAD Includes AutoCAD DWG files, the files you work with everyday! Industry standard AutoCAD Commands. AutoCAD Menu, Script, Font Compatibility, AutoLISP Compatibility! Advanced Rendering Options, 3D ACIS Solid Modeling included. Import and edit your Raster Images, including Raster to Vector. Comes with near 10,000 standard symbols and blocks. progeCAD 2007 Professional is an easy replacement for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.

2D/3D CAD Viewer: DXF DWG PLT CGM SVG

Professional CAD viewer, supports: DWG, DXF, HPGL, TIFF, SVG, CGM, EMF/WMF, JPG, JPEG, GIF, PCX, BMP, etc. Features: powerful Print System, Clip Rectangle for copying to clipboard as BMP and EMF. Export to TIFF, BMP, JPG, Redline/Markup drawings.

Room Arranger

This program allows you to design rooms in your apartment or plan garden layouts.

Acme CAD Converter

This software is a format conversion program for batch and vector files. It can convert DXF and DWG files to BMP, JPEG, DXF or DWG, and it enables conversion between DXF and DWG file versions. Use it to identify literal fonts and entity colors correctly and print out raster mask files.

DWF to DWG Importer

DWF to DWG Converter, help you convert dwf to editable dwg file. there are two versions available. standard version is an AutoCAD Addin, and Pro version is a stand alone program, no AutoCAD required. DWF to DWG Converter Features: Supports AutoCAD 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2000/i and R14; Supports the new DWF v6.0 multi page specification; All DWF elements generated by AutoCAD "plot to DWF" are supported, including true type fonts, ellipses, arcs and elliptical arcs. If layers are saved in DWF, they will be recreated in the DWG ;

AllyCAD

AllyCAD is the professional CAD package that is renowned worldwide for its power and ease-of-use. The specialised toolkits are specifically designed to speed up your design time. Upgrade to AllyCAD Pro for unlimited design capacity.

TurboCAD Professional

Packed with hundreds of professional drafting tools, incredible file support, video and interactive tutorials, photorealistic rendering and millions of symbols, TurboCAD Deluxe delivers everything you need. Quickly create presentation-ready home plans, technical drawings, mechanical designs, artistic illustrations, crafts, school projects and more. Use Serial # WU00-2096-2020-0067 and unlock B985-DD61-6B8F-AE26 to start your free trial.

DWG to Image Converter MX

AutoCAD DWG ,DXF and DWF To Image Converter allows you convert DWG to PDF, DXF to image and DWF to raster image directly without need of AutoCAD, it converts DWG, DXF and DWF files into raster image files, quick and easily.

DWG to WMF Converter MX

DWG To WMF Converter MX allows you convert DWG to WMF, DXF to WMF and DWF to WMF directly without need of AutoCAD, it converts DWG, DXF and DWF files into vector WMF files, quick and easily.Supports AutoCAD(R2.5-R2006).Stand-alone utility - AutoCAD NOT required.

TurboCAD Deluxe

ACE Translator 2007

A Multi-Format conversion tool which provides electronic designers with a seamless 'two-way' translation between the most common EDA formats (GDS-II, DXF, Gerber, OASIS, IGES, Postscript, HPGL, TIFF, BMP, JPEG, PNG) and includes a built-in Viewer to verify results! For Windows, Linux, and Solaris. Why Pay $2000-4000 for a Competitive Translator? - ACE Translator 2007 has everything for $895!

Fab It! 2007 (Gerber Viewer/Edit)

Fab It! 2007 is a "Full-Featured" Gerber viewer and editor targeted towards the small-to-mid size company; who would like to have "high-end" CAM software to run DRC/DFM verification, edit and output data, extract nets, merge gerber files, and perform many other useful features; without spending thousands of dollars! Supports formats: Gerber, ODB++, DXF, HPGL, IPC Netlists, Postscript, and more. Runs on Windows, Linux, and Solaris.

Visual Chip-Inspector 2007 (GDSII Viewer/Edit)

Visual Chip is a fast and versatile layout visualization tool supporting formats GDSII, OASIS, LEF/DEF, DXF, Gerber, IGES, and more. It can easily be incorporated into a wide range of flows including design, verification, mask data preparation, inspection and failure analysis. Since Visual Chip allows editing, users can check and fix identified errors in the same environment or use it as a layout tool for IC, RF/Microwave, and MEMs designs with complex geometries. Visual Chip-Mask gives you all of the high-end features found in other "layout visualization tools", for a fraction of the cost! For Windows, Linux, and Solaris.Visual Chip gives you all of the high-end features found in other "layout visualization tools", for a fraction of the cost.

ProgeCAD Viewer DWG

AutoCAD DWG drawing viewer with markup, plotting, rendering, PDF output! High precision measuring, zoom. pan, all the features you need to review your AutoCAD drawings and output them to paper. Easy to use, Helps you reduce cycle time and costly printing and plotting and keeps your entire project team connected, regardless of where they are. ProgeCAD DWG Viewer is based on IntelliCAD Technology, the state of the art on DWG compatibility.

AXCAD 2006

A powerful tool that can create and edit DWG file format drawings AXCAD is a powerful tool that can create and edit DWG file format drawings. AXCAD is a 100% DWG compatible and AutoCAD command compatible CAD. It is another affordable choice for AutoCAD users. 100% DWG compatible, using DWG as native file format. You won't lose any DWG files to use this CAD. AXCAD supports Autocad 2006 DWG format (from r2.6~2006), provides high degree of AutoCAD comm. and set compatible. It also supports LISP and ADS development. AXCAD is another intelligent choice for architects, engineers, designers, and virtually any professional who creates or uses DWG file format drawings. Here are some key features of "AXCAD": 1. Dynamic Navigation Powerful navigation increases your productivity. 2. Dimension Driven Change the dimension, change the design, Can your CAD do this? 3. DWG Format Compatibility AXCAD's native file format is dwg, AXCAD can open and save AutoCAD dwg file from version 2.6 to the current 2006, No worry about lost dwg data, No worry about your partners can't open your file too, AXCAD use dwg file only. 4. Commands Compatibility AXCAD provides high degree of compatibility with industry standard autocad command set. Axcad won't change the behavior how you drafting. Everything is familiar to you, it won't take you much on learning how to use AXCAD. 5. Lisp and ADS(SDS) support, include DCL; 6. Native DWG file support, Ver 2.6~2007; 7. Industry stand menu(.mnu) and scripts(.scr) file 8. support export as DWF & PDF 9. Entity snaps

ZwCAD

ZwCAD is an AutoCAD alternative for all CAD users. As a powerful DWG-based CAD software, ZwCAD provides you a high degree of compatibility with AutoCAD (2.5-2006). You also can use AutoCAD commands and all AutoCAD's ADS, AutoLIPS, VBA programs and MNU, DCL, SHX, and SCR scripts in ZwCAD, but without any further training. ZwCAD offers smooth Microsoft Windows integration plus many unique productivity features, including the ability to open multiple drawings at once; an IntelliCAD Explorer that lets you review and exchange drawing content with drag-and-drop ease. You can graphically customize menus and toolbars and manage your drawing using visual tools that enhance your productivity.

Range Software Package

Software for engineering simulations This program allows the user to comfortably set up, solve and analyze the problem.Material - Graphical User Interface - GUI. This program allows user to comfortably manage the material database.Mesh - Tetrahedral mesh generator. Generates a 3D tetrahedral mesh from a surface triangular mesh.Heat - Heat-transfer solver.Potential - Flow through porous media solver.Stress - Stress-strain solver.

DWG Viewer 2007

A lite and fast dwg viewer, browse , view and print DWG, DXF files. Supports AutoCAD 2007 drawing format.Supports AutoCAD 2007. It works with the terminal server systems, for instance Citrix, feel free email us for the pricing. Now, Print to scale is supported. Translate any AutoCAD or AutoCAD-based drawing file capability.

CellGen

Cellgen is a utility which creates a grid of cells, based on properties entered in the input fields of the program. Every created cell has a unique number for easy reference.

SoftFirst CAD2Image Converter

SoftFirst CAD2Image Converter enables you to convert AutoCAD design drawings and projects to various image formats. It supports 19 types of CAD files and 10 image output formats, including PNG, GIF, JPG, TIF and others. You can convert individual files or process an entire folder in batch mode. Additional features include thumbnail creation, color and DPI adjustments, customizable color and line widths, support for SHX fonts and more.

Steel Shapes for AutoCAD

CCAD inc. is pleased to announce the second release of Steel Shapes, a utility for AutoCAD that draws End, Side and Top views of common structural steel shapes. New Features included a Steel Shapes Inquiry command to list the basic properties of an item and Steel Shapes Cut List command to replace an attribute or text object with the Steel Shape Description. Steel Shapes works with AutoCAD r14 and up. A single toolbar button displays a dialog box where you can select from a variety of structural steel shapes.

CAD X11

This software is a mechanical CAD system for creating three-dimensional models and two-dimensional manufacturing drawings. CAD X11 includes 3-D wireframe modeling, surfacing, DXF output, 2-D drafting with ANSI, ISO and JIS dimensioning, geometric tolerance, TrueType Font support, undo and redo, multiple views, data verification, geometric analysis, crosshatching, layering, PDF output and online help.

AutoTable

AutoTable is designed to provide AutoCAD (LT)/MicroStation users a more convenient way working together with Excel. We then can import Excel spreadsheet into AutoCAD (LT)/MicroStation and modify it with Excel at anytime. Besides, you can update table to synchronize it with the original Excel spreadsheet.

Xyz2dxf

A simple utility to convert a text file containing X, Y, and Z coordinates to a DXF file. Converts almost any kind of column based ASCII text file. Reads very large (+ 2,000,000 lines) data file in a matter of seconds.

ShapeCAD

This software is a graphical tool for assembling and calculating section properties for built-up structural shapes. Sections are created using a built-in section database for all common structural shape types, and tools for defining custom shapes using plate, square and round-bar sections. Any combination of sections, plates and bars can be combined to develop customized structural shapes.

CADSM

This software is a 3D CAD tool with motion simulation capabilities. You can use it to learn geometry, kinematics, dynamics, vibrations, mechanisms, linkages, cams, machine design and physics.

DesignCAD 3D Max

This software is a 2D drafting and 3D modeling CAD system.

PDF to DWG Converter

PDF to DWG Converter, a standalone program enables you convert pdf to dwg, pdf to dxf. It supports AutoCAD version 2.5 thru 2006, the dwg file created by the software is editable. The stand alone version, install as executable and separate software outside the AutoCAD

AutoDWG DWG to PDF Converter

AutoDWG DWG to PDF Converter let you batch convert DWG TO PDF, DXF TO PDF without the need of AutoCAD.

ViewCompanion Pro

ViewCompanion is a utility that lets you to view, markup and print HPGL and HPGL/2 files. The program can also convert to one of the following standard formats:AutoDesk DWF, AutoDesk DXF, Adobe Postscript, Adobe PDF, Gerber RS-274X, Windows Metafile, Enhanced Metafile, CGM, CALS, TIFF, JPEG, PNG, Windows BMP and PCX. Some features: Multiple Document Interface (MDI) makes it easy to view several files at once. Drag and Drop supported. Rotate loaded files in steps of 90 degrees (also auto rotate after load). Copy selected region to clipboard, and paste into another Windows application. Print stamping using date, time and filename. Color or Black & White Printing. Scaled print or fit to paper. Print Preview.Support for multi page HPGL files. Batch printing and conversion. On-line help.

AcadPVI Shell Extension

AcadPVI Shell Extension (AutoCAD Preview-Version-Information) is an add-on for Windows Explorer that integrates an AutoCAD thumbnail preview and version information into the context menu. Just right-click on any AutoCAD file (.dwg, .dwt, .bak, etc.) to see the preview, no need to open the file.

AutoCAD Version Explorer

AutoCAD Version Explorer (AVE) enables you to browse folders that contain AutoCAD files and view thumbnail previews along with version information and other file properties. It can also export the thumbnails and file details to a HTML page with customizable column layout, zip files into an archive, and optionally integrated with Windows Explorer for convenient folder browsing from the right click menu. Standalone, no install needed.

VariCAD

This software is a 2D and 3D mechanical CAD package. It provides tools for 3D modeling and 2D drafting, libraries of mechanical parts, calculations of standard mechanical components and tools for working with non-graphical information.

HYCAD

HYCAD is a general purpose CAD program, green and small but powerful. it can export multiple format files,such as BMP JPG PNG DXF XMG WMF DWG EPS SLD CGM SVG PDF etc. it is easy to be learn and use.

DWG Gateway

DWGgateway is a free AutoCAD download for AutoCAD users who do not want to upgrade to the latest version of AutoCAD, but who wish to continue to exchange DWG files with partners, customers and suppliers that use different versions of the AutoCAD DWG file format.

DipTrace

Design your own Schematics and PCB Layouts with this advanced PCB design software application. It comes with a PCB Layout module, auto-router, Schematic Capture, Component and Pattern editors. Schematics can be converted to PCB with one mouse click. The board designer can instantly renew the PCB from an updated version of a schematic and keep existing placement, routed traces, board outline, mounting holes and other work. DipTrace has a high quality automatic router, superior to many routers included in other PCB layout packages. It can route single layer and multilayer circuit boards, and there is an option to auto-route a single layer board with jumper wires. Smart manual routing tools allow users to finalize the design.

Free DWG Viewer

The DWG Viewer is a small program wrapped around an ActiveX component, that allows you to view AutoCAD drawings in your IE4 and up browser. You can modify and compile the control for inclusion in your own application. Features include a simple user interface, zoom-all/window, pan, rotate, layering, toolbar toggle, and ActiveX interface. It detects and loads Xrefs. This free version does not offer printing, if you need print support, you can upgrade to a commercial version. This program can view DWG/DXF/DWF file formats only.

Brava! Desktop

This software is a multi-format desktop software to view, compare, print, mark-up and redact PDF, TIFF, CSF, HPGL, AutoCAD, and MS Office formats. Save files to PDF or secure CSF. Compare drawing and image files dynamically using the slider flip, or by showing highlighted differences, or compare side-by-side.

SmarTools

SmarTools, a utility routine for AutoCAD R14 -2006,gathering a lot of commands to enhance your working.

SmartLock

DWG files batch Locking systemThe design electronics documents in the format of AutoCAD DWG carry all your arduous work, also carry all the intelligent property rights of your design products. However, facing highly competitive business environment, how to protect your intelligent property right, should be always a hard problem to resolve. Electronic drawings are easy to reproduce and easy to modify. As soon as you hand your electronic drawing files to any other party, you are thereafter at the mercy of the ethical standards of all people who may have access to those files. You dont want to see your best efforts being used against you. If the competitor cans not get your DWG documents, his cost of time and economy will increase high. So encrypting or locking the document of DWG is a necessary choice. Now, Supply your drawing files, but secured by SmartLock [TM]. Locked drawings can be open in any supported version of AutoCAD, but no one can edit it. SmartLock works with most recent variants of AutoCAD.

WinPumpControl

Control New Era Pumps via a Win32 GUI

Acme CADPacker

Easy [DWG / DXF /DWF/ Image] to EXE converter. With CADPacker, you can pack your design files, project explanations, photos and design effect drawings (DWG, DXF,DWF, TXT, BMP, JPEG, TGA, PCX, GIF, WMF) into self-executive exe file. It's convenient for your clients to view and know more about your design proposal. It's not necessary for your clients to install into the computer any CAD software and the font and other data adopte

DWG to SVG Converter MX

DWG To SVG Converter MX allows you convert DWG to SVG, DXF to SVG and DWF to SVG directly without need of AutoCAD, it converts DWG, DXF and DWF files into vector SVG files, quick and easily.Supports AutoCAD(R2.5-R2006).Stand-alone utility - AutoCAD NOT required.

DWGTOOL Acme TraceART

Raster to Vector converter, which can high-speed convert raster bitmap into vector image. it supports such all kinds of image format as BMP,JPG,TGA,TIF,PCX etc. The output format of the vectorgrah supports DXF, WMF, and HPGL at present. Target vector formats are supported by most CAD applications that use vector graphics, such as AutoCAD and Corel Draw.

OutlineArt

AutoCAD Text Editor - OutlineART,applied in CAD wordprocessing,is a utility to transform words and symbols into vector-contour,we provide both windows desktop version and ARX embedded version for AutoCAD(supporting R14 and R2000/2002/2004/2005/2006),so that words and symbols can be transformed into not only DXF file,but also polyline entity in AutoCAD.

DWGTOOL Acme CAD Converter

DWG Converter and free dwg viewer - Acme CAD Converter is a dwg/dxf/dwf format conversion software for batch and vector files. It can conveniently convert DXF,DWF and DWG files into BMP, GIF,JPEG, DXF, DWG, SVG, PDF, HPGL, CGM, EPS etc., and also enable the conversion between DXF and DWG file versions (R2.5-R2006).

DWGTOOL Acme CADSee

The fastest and easiest-to-use DWG DXF DWF and BMP PSD JPEG TIFF PCX TGA PNG MNG GIF WMF ICO file viewer available for Windows /98/ME/NT/2000/XP! AcmeCADSee is two tools in one. A full-featured drawing viewer quickly displays your images in high quality. The drawing file browser lets you efficiently find and organize your drawing file. Acme CADSee can run in one of two modes: 1. Browse window presents an Explorer-like interface that allows you to locate and manage images stored in your file system. This is the default mode when you start Acme CADSee.2. View Window allows you to view a selected sequence of drawing, one at a time. This is the default mode when you double-click on an drawing file in Explorer to view it in Acme CADSee.

Fine Arts Toolbox

Design illustrations, posters, flyers, brochures, charts, postcards, greeting cards, business cards and digital art quickly and easily. Insert multiple clips from a single photo, and adjust the colors, brightness and scale of each clip separately. Insert any shape - lines, arcs, circles, stars, polygons, or irregular shapes, and adjust the colors, line weight and pattern. Move, scale, flip, mirror, or rotate any object.

FurniCAD

The program is intended for creation and optimization of cutting tickets of sheet materials. In the program fast input of the information on orders and materials is provided; automatic and manual formation of cutting tickets; the automatic account of all parameters of cut; print of cutting tickets and specifications

CADopia

CADopia Standard is a full-featured 2D and 3D CAD (Computer-Aided-Design) software based on IntelliCAD technology. Architects, engineers, interior designers, students, and educators will find CADopia useful in creating, editing, and viewing professional drawings. This downloadable version includes a comprehensive suite of drafting features including boundary hatch, dimensioning, fly over snapping, complex linetype support, polyline and spline creation, 3D view creation, and printing and plotting support. It also supports AutoLisp for customization of the product. Improvements in CADopia Standard 6 SP3 include updated ACIS solid model visualization, improved stability and performance, and improved support for multi-line texts.

ABC Amber AutoCad Converter

ABC Amber AutoCad Converter is an advanced tool to convert your DXF (AutoCad) files to any graphics format you wish (BMP, WMF, EMF, ICO, JPG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, PCX, PCC, DCX, PBM, PGM, PPM, TGA, etc). The software supports a batch conversion, a run from command line, more than 50 languages and comes with a embedded viewer. Important note: The program does not need AutoDesk AutoCAD to be installed.

Manga Studio

Manga Studio EX gives you the power and flexibility to easily create professional-quality comics, manga, and illustrations. Draw naturally using a tablet and recreate the incredible sensation of drawing on paper. Save time with thousands of built-in tones. See your projects come to life when you choose from dozens of special effects and image adjustment features. Import and export to many common file formats including layered PSD, BMP, JPG, TGA, and PNG. There are 2 versions available: Manga Studio EX priced at $299.99 it is the Professional Solution for Manga and Comic Artists! Manga Studio Debut $49.99, the ideal solution for hobbyists and aspiring manga and comic artists.

Design Intuition

Design Intuition?is a woodworking design tool for Windows XP and 2000, that is powerful enough for professionals yet simple and intuitive enough for everyday home use, without the hefty price tag usually associated with CAD software.

2D Frame Analysis Dynamic Edition

With Frame Analysis Dynamic Edition you can perform Static and Dynamic Analysis of composite frames and trusses using the finite element method. The interactive, easy and versatile UI allows quick drawing of the model. Temperature loads, bent supports and springs are also supported. Ability to release any Degree of Freedom at any user-specified local coordinate system. Immediate drawing of deformed shape, axial-shear forces and bending moments diagrams. Calculation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Dynamic Nodal loads can be entered as a function of time(eg: 5*t^2). Analytical output results for nodal and beam displacements, reactions, spring forces etc.

HatchKit

Draw a pattern from scratch, open any existing pattern file or import DXF or HPGL files. Add or delete elements, zoom and pan, arrange repeats along any two axes, snap to a grid, add layers to form multi-spaced patterns, rescale, transform and customize. Save to your system's hatch file format including AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Revit, IntelliCAD, Chief Architect, DataCAD, General CADD, MegaCAD, MicroStation V8, TurboCAD, VersaCAD or SolidWorks.

ProgeCAD LT 2006

This AutoCAD alalternative works with DWG version from 2.5 to 2006, and it can export and import to DXF and DWF. Based on IntelliCAD 6 source code, is a complete 2D and 3D CAD system with all the main functionalities.

CoolView GDSII/OASIS Viewer

This program facilitates viewing of: GDS, OASIS, LEF, DEF, DXF, Gerber and other widely used formats. Advanced queries can locate and display any net, pin, instance, and terminal throughout the design. Generate detailed design reports in a parseable form. Plug-ins are also available to edit/export, PDF plotting support and Boolean calculations.