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What do you like best about PowerCADD?

The best about PowerCadd is the software includes features such as customizable tools, layer management, object-oriented programming, and the ability to import and export a variety of file formats. PowerCADD is designed for use on macOS operating systems and is known for its user-friendly interface and high-quality output. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PowerCADD?

Where it may lack in comparison to other CAD software. Here are a few examples:

1) 3D modeling capabilities - is primarily a 2D CAD software, and while it does have some 3D modeling features, it may not be as robust as other 3D modeling software.

2)BIM (Building Information Modeling) features - lacks BIM features.

3) Rendering capabilities - It might not be as technically advanced as comparable instruments when it comes to producing outstanding lifelike depictions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PowerCADD solving and how is that benefiting you?

As a PowerCADD user, I have found that it is a production drafting classic that allows me to get my work done efficiently and effectively. Learning the basics of PowerCADD took me less than a day, and I found it easy to use and customize to my specific needs. When asked about my favorite features of PowerCADD, I have to say that it just works like it ought to, with the ability to customize just about everything. While it may not be as advanced as other software in terms of creating high-quality, photorealistic renderings, I find that it more than makes up for this in its user-friendly interface and ability to get the job done quickly and accurately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

PowerCADD Overview

What is PowerCADD?

PowerCADD is a computer-aided design and drafting software program.

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PowerCADD is a computer-aided design and drafting software program.


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1982
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Recent PowerCADD Reviews

Verified User
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Verified UserSmall-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
2.0 out of 5
"Returning user"
This is a powerful set of CADD tools that is intuitive to use and has a short learning curve. If you can sketch (even poorly) you can use this prog...
Alok S.
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Alok S.Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Excellent experience easy use"
I love using Power CADD every time. I like it even more than yesterday. It actually helps in creating the drawing look more than a drawing. I have ...
ASHISH G.
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ASHISH G.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.0 out of 5
"PowerCadd - Draw your Infrastructure"
The best about PowerCadd is the software includes features such as customizable tools, layer management, object-oriented programming, and the abili...
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Verified User in Architecture & Planning
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What do you like best about PowerCADD?

This is a powerful set of CADD tools that is intuitive to use and has a short learning curve. If you can sketch (even poorly) you can use this program without the burden of having to learn EVERY detail of the program to be productive. Try to navigate AutoCADD's never-ending list of tools, options, and commands. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PowerCADD?

The only issue I face is crashes. There seem to be some sequences of commands that the program just doesn't know what to do with. In some cases it completely erases the file you are working on. You need to do FREQUENT backups to avoid losing your work. Another downside is having to educate PC users (primarily AutoCADD) as to how to save and send their drawings. Seems to be easier to do your own incoming and outgoing translations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PowerCADD solving and how is that benefiting you?

Easy to use and inexpensive wile still having powerful tools. Unfortunately, I don't think the company can keep up with the pace of change in hardware and related operating systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alok S.
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What do you like best about PowerCADD?

I love using Power CADD every time. I like it even more than yesterday. It actually helps in creating the drawing look more than a drawing. I have become a big fan of the detailing it has Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PowerCADD?

Well, here are a few feedbacks I would like to bring across Resolution is way too blurry. It needs to be fixed. also everything goes back to default again. We have to put in extra work team needs to work Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PowerCADD solving and how is that benefiting you?

Power CADD is solving business problems. It helps in creating a user-friendly sketch with more appropriate detailing and clear lining, detailing help them in better understanding and presenting Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Architecture & Planning
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What do you like best about PowerCADD?

So I've been using PowerCAAD 9; it's a lot better than most drafting software out there. It's quick and simple once you get the hang of it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PowerCADD?

There's a big learning curve to figure it out which can be confusing and kinda discouraging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PowerCADD solving and how is that benefiting you?

Daily use for mapping, street use, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about PowerCADD?

Ease of doing 2D drafting for all phases of building and site design | documentation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PowerCADD?

Not much, because it does not play too well with the AutoCad world of DWGs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PowerCADD solving and how is that benefiting you?

I'm able to design and build rather complex building systems for my clients in a brief time frame while providing high-quality drawings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kunal J.
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What do you like best about PowerCADD?

This is an easy tool, helps you draw precise lines enabling exquisite detailing for any diagram, sketch, plan, section is drawn. It reads the .dwg files so easily and these are easily customisable, make it user friendly. The user interface is amazingly easy to learn. Multiple layers can be established and viewed at the same time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PowerCADD?

The application works in Macintosh OS, making the functions restricted to other OS. Also, in between issues with the application crashing was observed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PowerCADD solving and how is that benefiting you?

Architectural and building design for buildings and society. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sam P.
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What do you like best about PowerCADD?

As any other architect I am totally kind a visual. In my projects from more the 100,000 feet has the vesatility and the powerful of AutoCAD. But it is more enjoyable using it and has a been a delightful to work with it, works beautifully on my Imac-pro's display and on printed paper looks a perfect quality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PowerCADD?

The last version is not compatible yet with Catalina or Big-Sur. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PowerCADD solving and how is that benefiting you?

Architectural and Engineering full projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about PowerCADD?

It is functional and relatively OK to onboard myself and other uses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PowerCADD?

Sometimes it is slow to monitor and process information Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering PowerCADD:

N/A Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PowerCADD solving and how is that benefiting you?

Autonomous processes and deliberation with colleagues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Omayra M.
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Architectural Designer
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What do you like best about PowerCADD?

Powecadd is a versatile software for beautiful architectural drawings, color renderings including photographs as part of the presentation. No need to use photoshop. Turn off layers and keep working on a construction drawing. It would be the perfect software if 3D illustrations will be possible, but not yet included. The only negative comment is that it is not compatible with Catalina IOS. I can’t update my Mac. I am an architect and I’ve been using Powercadd for 23 years and I am in love. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PowerCADD?

It is not compatible with Catalina IOS, I can’t update the Operating system of my MAC or I lose the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PowerCADD solving and how is that benefiting you?

With Powercadd you can developed the whole project, from an schematic color render to a final construction document. I’ve been using it for 23 years, and I won’t change it!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tara B.
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What do you like best about PowerCADD?

The power of this program lies in its straightforward, elegant interface: line weights are shown on white paper backgrounds as you draw, and are not predetermined by layers. One-key shortcuts for the most used and important drawing tools, like Trim, are exceedingly faster and easier to use than other cad software. It is very easy to start using and understand. Being able to work with a Mac in lieu of PC is an added bonus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PowerCADD?

There are a handful of tools that PowerCADD does not have. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering PowerCADD:

I would recommend this product for those interested in a beautiful output, quick production, and easy software learning for 2D drawing work (especially for any medium to small firms or projects). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PowerCADD solving and how is that benefiting you?

The problem of creating an aesthetically-pleasing drawing is quickly solved with this software. The ability to do this speeds up production enormously, and allows for more people with a range of technical skillsets to work together in the same program. Creating text, for example, requires very little setup and is done rapidly. Another feature, "ghosting" a background layer to draw over, is incredibly helpful. Printing to pdf and printing to a plotter is straightforward. Any issues encountered are solved quickly with the software creators with quick phone calls or emails, which is excellent customer service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MAIRA T.
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What do you like best about PowerCADD?

It is very easy to navigate and understand. The learning curve is not very hard to grasp It has the best 2D automation drafting out there for the price and pure scope of learning to use the product with ease. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PowerCADD?

My only complaint is that seems to crash frequently so save your work! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering PowerCADD:

I would most defintely recommend using PowerCADD. It's easy to undertsand and implement. It makes jobs easier to explain to customers when you can understaned it better "visually", Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PowerCADD solving and how is that benefiting you?

Better business design for clients not to mention my own personal designs for home projects are easier to implement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.