General-Purpose CAD Software Resources
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General-Purpose CAD Software Articles
The 11 Best Free CAD Software in 2024
Have you always dreamed of bringing your designs to life but felt limited by expensive software? Here’s how free computer-aided design (CAD) software can fulfill those dreams.
by Samudyata Bhat
Computer-Aided Design (CAD): State of Category
Computer-aided design (CAD) software was developed as part of a project delivered in 1960 by MIT’s Electronic Systems Laboratory, in collaboration with the United States Air Force.
by Michael Gigante
SaaS-Based CAD is Taking Over
Software as a service (SaaS), also known as software in the cloud, is increasingly penetrating the tech market. From education to finance, countless industries are implementing SaaS based solutions, and most of those industries are better because of it.
by Michael Gigante
How Generative Design Supports Sustainability
About seven years ago, 3D printing was all the rage. For a few months, even years, it was one of the most discussed technologies on the market, with the potential to truly revolutionize how we manufacture.
by Michael Gigante
Building Energy Modeling: The Future of Sustainability
In my previous column, we explored the various ways building information modeling (BIM) software has impacted sustainable architecture. Expanding on the theme of sustainability, this month’s column examines a new trend in sustainability software called building energy modeling (BEM).
by Michael Gigante
What Is CAD ( +The Most Used Types of CAD Software)
Have you ever wondered how engineers and architects design roads or buildings with such detail and precision?
by Michael Gigante
General-Purpose CAD Software Discussions
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Question on: AutoCAD
Can we add simulation?Rotation or linear command can we do?
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The software comes with various tools to help you finish your projects, big and small!
Yes we can do any kind of simulation here. This tool provides great flexibility.
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Question on: SketchUp
want to use it for free at home no company i am retiredwant to use at home for own entertainment
Same here. I have access to MicroStation on my company computer, but this would be to dream about a new house, not for work.
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Question on: CMS IntelliCAD
How can you import a BIM Revit file and filter categories?CMS IntelliCAD allows an user to import a .rvt or .rfa file as underlay.
CMS IntelliCAD Premium Edition Plus supports BIM allows you to importing a BIM file (.ifc, .rvt or .rfa) as underlay.
Run CMS IntelliCAD and open a new drawing. Then run command "BIMATTACH" and select the respective BIM file.
Also notice that you can explode the imported entity allowing you to edit individual inserted objects.
You can take a look at this online short presentation video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWS5dXbDwIU
General-Purpose CAD Software Reports
Mid-Market Grid® Report for General-Purpose CAD
Winter 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for General-Purpose CAD
Winter 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for General-Purpose CAD
Winter 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for General-Purpose CAD
Winter 2025
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for General-Purpose CAD
Winter 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for General-Purpose CAD
Fall 2024
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for General-Purpose CAD
Fall 2024
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Mid-Market Grid® Report for General-Purpose CAD
Fall 2024
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for General-Purpose CAD
Fall 2024
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for General-Purpose CAD
Fall 2024
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report