About ProgeCAD
progeCAD Professional is a 2D/3D CAD application that works natively with DWG files and is compatible with AutoCAD. It is intended for AEC, MCAD, and general CAD use, supporting dynamic blocks, BIM import from Autodesk Revit and IFC files, and import of STEP, SolidWorks, and Shape files.
The software includes features such as geolocation with interactive background maps, PDF to DWG conversion, Excel linking, raster design, and sheetset management. It is licensed perpetually with no annual fee, allowing users to decide when to upgrade.
Key features
- Native DWG/DXF support with AutoCAD compatibility
- Dynamic blocks support
- Import from Autodesk Revit, IFC, STEP, SolidWorks, and Shape files
- PDF to DWG conversion
- Geolocation with interactive background maps from Microsoft Bing and ESRI ArcGIS
- Perpetual license with no annual fee
Good fit for
- AEC architectural and civil engineering
- MCAD mechanical and industrial engineering
- Generic CAD drafting and design
ProgeCAD: questions and answers
- What is ProgeCAD used for?
- progeCAD Professional is a 2D/3D DWG/DXF CAD application for Windows, designed as a lower-cost alternative to AutoCAD with a perpetual license. It is a good fit for AEC architectural and civil engineering, MCAD mechanical and industrial engineering, and generic CAD drafting and design.
- Is ProgeCAD open source?
- No. ProgeCAD is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Design category, open-source options include Penpot, Graphite and Krita.
- What are some alternatives to ProgeCAD?
- ProgeCAD competes with BricsCAD.
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DWG-based CAD and BIM software from Bricsys
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