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Researched and written by Daniel Rivera

General-purpose computer-aided design (CAD) is a prototyping software for engine designs, architectural sketches, 3D models, prototypes, and mock-ups of construction sites and building projects. General-purpose CAD works with the integration of 3D modeling software, BIM software, civil engineering software, or graphic design software to chart technical, nuanced, and intricate designs.

General-purpose CAD software is general engineering and design software that all industries can use to develop plant designs in the initial stages of a product's lifecycle. It is used in a project model's ideation, creation, and planning stages. Once a plan or mockup is ready, the CAD document circulates within RnD, testing, and project management teams for approvals and further design intrications.

To qualify for inclusion in the General-Purpose Computer-Aided Design (CAD) category, a product must:

Have 2D technical drawing capabilities
Have 3D modeling capabilities
Possess the ability to be used across several industries

Best General-Purpose CAD Software At A Glance

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Best for Mid-Market:
Best for Enterprise:
Highest User Satisfaction:
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(1)4.0 out of 5
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    4MCAD is reliable and low-cost AutoCAD like software alternative. It is powered by IntelliCAD, providing 2D/3D CAD Complete Design, Raster Image, Rendering, BIM/IFC import, 3D Solids, VBA support, PDF

    Users
    No information available
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    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
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  • 4MCAD Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    CAD Compatibility
    1
    Compatibility
    1
    Ease of Use
    1
    Cons
    Difficult Navigation
    1
    Limited Rendering Capabilities
    1
    Outdated Interface
    1
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    0.0
    No information available
    8.3
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.3
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    6.7
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    4M
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

4MCAD is reliable and low-cost AutoCAD like software alternative. It is powered by IntelliCAD, providing 2D/3D CAD Complete Design, Raster Image, Rendering, BIM/IFC import, 3D Solids, VBA support, PDF

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
4MCAD Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
CAD Compatibility
1
Compatibility
1
Ease of Use
1
Cons
Difficult Navigation
1
Limited Rendering Capabilities
1
Outdated Interface
1
4MCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
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8.3
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.3
File Import
Average: 8.3
6.7
Views
Average: 8.5
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4M
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  • AppliCAD Indonesia Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
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    3D Modeling
    1
    Cons
    Poor Customer Support
    1
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    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    10.0
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.3
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
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    Average: 8.5
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Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
AppliCAD Indonesia Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
3D Modeling
1
Cons
Poor Customer Support
1
AppliCAD Indonesia features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
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Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.3
File Import
Average: 8.3
10.0
Views
Average: 8.5
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    Archilogic serves as a comprehensive digital twin management platform, catering to businesses aiming to optimize their real estate portfolios. This platform is particularly useful for industries that

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    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 50% Mid-Market
    • 50% Small-Business
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    3D Modeling
    1
    Collaboration
    1
    Creativity Freedom
    1
    Ease of Use
    1
    Efficiency
    1
    Cons
    Extra Costs
    1
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    HQ Location
    Zürich, Zürich
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    26 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Archilogic serves as a comprehensive digital twin management platform, catering to businesses aiming to optimize their real estate portfolios. This platform is particularly useful for industries that

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 50% Mid-Market
  • 50% Small-Business
Archilogic Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
3D Modeling
1
Collaboration
1
Creativity Freedom
1
Ease of Use
1
Efficiency
1
Cons
Extra Costs
1
Archilogic features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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HQ Location
Zürich, Zürich
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
26 employees on LinkedIn®
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    CAD Builder is a generic tool for parametric modeling derived from the SHAPER Module of the SALOME Simulation Platform developed by Open Cascade in collaboration with CEA and EDF. It allows creating 3

    Users
    No information available
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    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Mid-Market
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    0.0
    No information available
    10.0
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    10.0
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.3
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    Year Founded
    2000
    HQ Location
    N/A
    Twitter
    @open_cascade
    865 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    83 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

CAD Builder is a generic tool for parametric modeling derived from the SHAPER Module of the SALOME Simulation Platform developed by Open Cascade in collaboration with CEA and EDF. It allows creating 3

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Mid-Market
CAD Builder features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
10.0
Drawing
Average: 8.8
10.0
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.3
Views
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Year Founded
2000
HQ Location
N/A
Twitter
@open_cascade
865 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
83 employees on LinkedIn®
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    • 100% Small-Business
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    0.0
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  • 100% Small-Business
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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    CADMATE is 2D and 3D CAD software. The software is powerful and cost effective. CADMATE is a life time license and is compatible with all other CAD softwares.

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    No information available
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    No information available
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    • 100% Mid-Market
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    0.0
    No information available
    10.0
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.3
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    10.0
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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Product Description
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CADMATE is 2D and 3D CAD software. The software is powerful and cost effective. CADMATE is a life time license and is compatible with all other CAD softwares.

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Mid-Market
CADMATE features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
10.0
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.3
File Import
Average: 8.3
10.0
Views
Average: 8.5
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    A CAD drafting tool for educators, designers, architects, and engineers.

    Users
    No information available
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    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
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    0.0
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    CADopia
    Twitter
    @CADopia
    3 Twitter followers
Product Description
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A CAD drafting tool for educators, designers, architects, and engineers.

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
CADopia features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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CADopia
Twitter
@CADopia
3 Twitter followers
(1)5.0 out of 5
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    CAESES is a flexible CAD modeler for fast and comprehensive design studies with your meshing and simulation tools. Integrated capabilities for process automation and shape optimization make it an all-

    Users
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    No information available
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    • 100% Mid-Market
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    0.0
    No information available
    8.3
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.3
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    10.0
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    Average: 8.5
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    CAESES
    Twitter
    @CAESES
    632 Twitter followers
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

CAESES is a flexible CAD modeler for fast and comprehensive design studies with your meshing and simulation tools. Integrated capabilities for process automation and shape optimization make it an all-

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Mid-Market
CAESES features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
8.3
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.3
File Import
Average: 8.3
10.0
Views
Average: 8.5
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CAESES
Twitter
@CAESES
632 Twitter followers
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    ENCY is a CAD/CAM for a new generation that combines advanced CAM technology with an intuitive user interface and natural workflow. Serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer g

    Users
    No information available
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    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
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  • ENCY Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Tool Efficiency
    3
    Simulation Tools
    2
    3D Modeling
    1
    Advanced Capabilities
    1
    CAD Integration
    1
    Cons
    Complexity
    1
    Component Management
    1
    Difficult Configuration
    1
    Expensive
    1
    Missing Features
    1
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    0.0
    No information available
    10.0
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    10.0
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    10.0
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    Year Founded
    2024
    HQ Location
    Limassol, Cyprus, EU
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    11 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

ENCY is a CAD/CAM for a new generation that combines advanced CAM technology with an intuitive user interface and natural workflow. Serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer g

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
ENCY Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Tool Efficiency
3
Simulation Tools
2
3D Modeling
1
Advanced Capabilities
1
CAD Integration
1
Cons
Complexity
1
Component Management
1
Difficult Configuration
1
Expensive
1
Missing Features
1
ENCY features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
10.0
Drawing
Average: 8.8
10.0
File Import
Average: 8.3
10.0
Views
Average: 8.5
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Year Founded
2024
HQ Location
Limassol, Cyprus, EU
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
11 employees on LinkedIn®
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    Explore 3D is free software to view 3D CAD data, model information and metadata right inside Windows Explorer, without requiring license of any CAD system.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Mid-Market
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    0.0
    No information available
    10.0
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    10.0
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.3
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    Year Founded
    1989
    HQ Location
    Farmington Hills, US
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    21 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Explore 3D is free software to view 3D CAD data, model information and metadata right inside Windows Explorer, without requiring license of any CAD system.

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Mid-Market
EXPLORE 3D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
10.0
Drawing
Average: 8.8
10.0
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.3
Views
Average: 8.5
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Year Founded
1989
HQ Location
Farmington Hills, US
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
21 employees on LinkedIn®
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    GstarCGstarCAD is well-known alternative CAD software of high compatibility with ACAD.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Mid-Market
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    0.0
    No information available
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    GStarCAD
    Year Founded
    1992
    HQ Location
    Beijing City, China
    Twitter
    @Gstarsoft_CAD
    1,638 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    55 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

GstarCGstarCAD is well-known alternative CAD software of high compatibility with ACAD.

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Mid-Market
GStarCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
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Seller
GStarCAD
Year Founded
1992
HQ Location
Beijing City, China
Twitter
@Gstarsoft_CAD
1,638 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
55 employees on LinkedIn®
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    iCADMac is user friendly 2D/3D CAD softwarefor MAC OS X, which reads and writes DWG format drawing files up to AutoCAD v. 2018.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
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    0.0
    No information available
    8.3
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.3
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    0.0
    No information available
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    Year Founded
    2010
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

iCADMac is user friendly 2D/3D CAD softwarefor MAC OS X, which reads and writes DWG format drawing files up to AutoCAD v. 2018.

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
iCADMac features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
8.3
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.3
File Import
Average: 8.3
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Year Founded
2010
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1 employees on LinkedIn®
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    IGiS CAD is a powerful 2D drafting & 3D modeling software for professionals to design, plan, execute, and analyze projects with precision. It meets the requirements of various disciplines includin

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
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    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    1
    Rendering Capabilities
    1
    User Interface
    1
    Cons
    3D Modeling
    1
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  • IGiS CAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
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    HQ Location
    Ahmedabad, IN
    Twitter
    @igis__cad
    23 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

IGiS CAD is a powerful 2D drafting & 3D modeling software for professionals to design, plan, execute, and analyze projects with precision. It meets the requirements of various disciplines includin

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
IGiS CAD Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
1
Rendering Capabilities
1
User Interface
1
Cons
3D Modeling
1
IGiS CAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
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HQ Location
Ahmedabad, IN
Twitter
@igis__cad
23 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1 employees on LinkedIn®
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Intergraph Smart® 3D – a next generation, data-centric, and rule-driven solution – is specifically designed to deliver mission-critical requirements. Breaking through barriers imposed by traditional t

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Oil & Energy
    Market Segment
    • 100% Enterprise
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    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
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    HQ Location
    Stockholm
    Twitter
    @HexagonAB
    12,325 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    841 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Intergraph Smart® 3D – a next generation, data-centric, and rule-driven solution – is specifically designed to deliver mission-critical requirements. Breaking through barriers imposed by traditional t

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Oil & Energy
Market Segment
  • 100% Enterprise
Intergraph Smart 3D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
HQ Location
Stockholm
Twitter
@HexagonAB
12,325 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
841 employees on LinkedIn®