Alibre Design is a Computer Aided Design (CAD) application featuring 3D solid modeling functionality. The "Alibre Design Xpress" version is freeware for registered users.
Archicad is a software developed for architects, with excessive 3d house planning and a lot of facilities for the interior of houses. There are only releases for Windows and Mac OS X, there is no Linux port planned in next time.
ARCHLine.XP provides a simple, yet robust designing system for the architects that is efficient in executing even the most complicated drawing tasks and as an easy-to-use tool assists better productivity in design work from the early stages of a construction project through the project lifecycle to the construction.
AutoCAD Architecture is the successor of AutoCAD Architectural Desktop (ADT). ACA includes ordinary AutoCAD which has been extended with ARX to provide BIM-functionality.
Autodesk 123D is a program intended to help consumers build their own 3D models from various sources for 3D printing and modeling. For example, the user can take a number of photos of an object or person from various angles, import them into 123D, and create a 3D mesh model of the subject.
AutoSketch provides a comprehensive set of CAD tools for creating precision drawings—from electrical details to floor plans, from conceptual sketches to product specifications, and much more.
Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer Suite is a software suite designed to make the 2D/3D design and modification of your home easier. It sports a vast "parts-catalogue" with bits and pieces to put into your design, and an intuitive user interface.
Similar to SketchUp, this is a very easy to use 3D modeler with a simple menu structure and shallow learning curve. Unlike SketchUp, Bonzai3D uses nurbs, which makes it much more powerful.
Bricscad is an Autocad-2.5 compatible 2d/3d cad package. It is based on the Intellicad source code. (Visio originated Intellicad, but stopped producing it once Microsoft bought them.) See also the appdb entry for Intellicad.
C-Geo for Windows is a computer application which enables importation of survey data from geodetic instruments (electronic tacheometers, code levels, field recorders, GPS receivers). The application performs functions of CAD programs ( editing of vector maps and raster maps). It also contains GIS systems functionality (databases associated with map objects). C-Geo is designed for surveyors, designers and engineers in other specializations. At present it is used by over two thousand small and large geodetic companies in Poland as well companies from branches such as: geodesy and cartography, constructing, road-building, archeology, railroad engineering, storage operation, geology, industrial plants (shipyards, breweries), municipal enterprises, military units, departments of geodetic administration, mining, medicine, advanced and mid-level university studies.
LPKF CircuitCAM PCB software provides the user with a sophisticated CAM station. It can control all production data, modify the design, step and repeat the complete layout, perform different design rule checks, generate ground planes, input text using TrueType fonts, and generate routing data. LPKF CircuitCAM PCB is also a very efficient data converter, such as converting AutoCAD data to Gerber data.
Displays and manipulates data to do with heating and cooling, sun and shade etc., with respect to climate and seasons, monthly and yearly cycles. Intended for architects designing heat-efficient buildings.
Hydraulic calculation of water heating. Used by many developers of heating equipment: Danfoss, Kan-Therm, Herz Armaturen and other. The program with equipment database may be downloaded (free) from YOUR LOCAL web site of the equipment developer! Only a demo version may be downloaded from http://www.sankom.eu/download-files.
A free CAD application, formerly called "CoCreate Modeling Personal Edition". CoCreate was spun off from HP's Mechanical Design Devision in 2000, then bought by PTC in 2007.
Is a parametric design software developed for use in industrial design, mechanical and manufacturing CNC, written in C. Its management as a support tool in the mechanical design is taught in many universities.
PCB schematic and board editor provided by RS Components. Direct import of Eagle files with no restrictions on board size or layers, etc. Full autorouting, ERC, DRC, copper fill. Excellent wizards for component library creation and board creation. Functionally very similar to Eagle but totally free!
DoubleCAD XT is a free CAD application, with the interface based on AutoCAD 2008. It has powerfull features and is compatible with AutoCAD 2009 and Google SketchUp.
ECOTECT is a complete building design and environmental analysis tool that covers the full range of simulation and analysis functions required to truly understand how a building design will operate and perform. It finally allows designers to work easily in 3D and apply all the tools necessary for an energy efficient and sustainable future.
eMachineShop is an online machine shop for custom parts. The freely downloadable software allows you to draw the part to your specifications. The software gives you pricing options based on a downloaded pricing file. You simply click to order and the part is machined by eMachineShop and delivered to your door.
Engineering Equation Solver can solve simultaneous equations, make parametric tables and graphs. It is best used for Engineering Thermodynamic applications because it has built in functions for that purpose.
FEMAP is a Finite Element Modelling software which provides a 3D enviorment to modelling and meshing. Can output directly to Nastran or with other Finite Element Analisys Software as well.
Fidocad is an electronic drawing program. It is widely used among newsgroup's people because it uses simple text for object description, allowing a simple inclusion into mail's body.
Student version of the DesignWorks circuit layout program. Powerful design tool for value but frustrating UI, utterly worthless error messages. Moderately common use in digital design classes as inexpensive alternative to AutoCAD or DesignWorks (which in this context means, US$100 rather than $US1000).
MillWrite is a versatile computer aided machining program designed primarily for producing "G-code" files for engraving with CNC machines. Engraving can be done on many surfaces such as flat, sloped, cylindrical, cone shaped, and spherical. MillWrite can also contour, spiral pocket and contour/pocket with islands. MillWrite also imports DXF, NC, and Plotter files and can export to DXF.
Mike's LEGO Computer Aided Design (MLCAD) is a CAD program for making virtual LEGO models. It uses the extensive LDraw parts library and it allows the user to create practically any model of any size and complexity.
Integrated Schematic to finished PCB CAD system. Very fast. Extensive library support and offers I/O conversion from several other popular systems. All native I/O files are openly documented and in ASCII format.
This is the viewer for schematic P-CAD files. Its interface is identical to that of the full P-CAD, except that it doesn't allow to make modifications.
Architectural CAD software primarily for Home Design offers wide variety of GUI tools to develop foundation, floorplan, roofing plan, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, outdoor deck and landscape. Enough detail to meet National Code standards, but still easy to use.
Atlas' Right Track Software allows you to design your model railroad design using various scales such as HO, O and N scale. It features a massive array of track sizes. You can also order all the parts required of Atlas. You can also view the layout in a 3D environment.
Legacy 2D CAD. Full featured, including "snap to" drawing tools, user programmable active symbols, automatic dimensioning, sheets, layers, double lines. Includes templates for AEC, Electrical, Site, Org Chart, Welding. Includes tutorials.
SPIRIT is one of the most important modules of the BUILDING INFORMATION NETWORK which consistently supports you from the first sketch to visualization and from permit planning to quantity take-off. Disciplines comprise architects, interior designers, stress analysts or carpenters as well as town councils or general contractors.
TARGET 3001! represents a new generation of CAD/CAE software for circuit design. TARGET 3001! has been created to meet the requirements of professional design engineers.
Tekla Structures is a highly advanced 3D CAD type program for Building Information Modeling. Tekla Structures enables the creation and management of detailed 3D structural models regardless of
Tina Pro is an electronic simulator package with schematic capture. It is very easy to use, very fast and quite accurate. It also features virtual test equipment such as network analysers and oscilloscopes.
TinyCAD is an open source Windows only electronic circuit drawing package. It can output net lists in a variety of formats for use with PCB design packages or Spice simulators.
Easy to use program for drawing house plans. Draw 2D floor plans and elevation views, using drag and drop icons for different kinds of rooms and architectural elements. 3D perspective walkthroughs can be done at any time.
TREPCAD is a CAD/CAE application that assists in drawing stairs to be made of steel that adhere to common standards, like DIN 18065, ISO 14122-3. The actual CAD is done 2D, but you can view a 3D model of the stair.
Use the free* DWG TrueView™ to accurately view, plot, and publish authentic DWG and DWF files. And now, DWG TrueView™ incorporates all the functionality of DWG TrueConvert™. This means you can translate any AutoCAD™ or AutoCAD-based drawing file for compatibility.
2D and 3D CAD, available to Mac and Windows. Until the version 7 it was knowed as MiniCAD. Many CAD users working with this around the world. It is used for drafting, technical drawing and 3D modeling.
Volo View Express — the free viewer for AutoCAD-based DWG, DWF, and DXF files as well as Autodesk Inventor files. Start viewing and printing AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor design data with ease.
WinQcad is a complete electronics design software. It includes schematics and PCB (printed circuit board) modules. The schematic module supports flat design, simple hierarchy, and complex hierarchy (providing for multiple instances of the same schematics). The part/net list generated by the schematic module provides a link to the PCB module which supports interactive and automatic placement of elements, a manual and full automatic wire routing, as well as an exhaustive DRC test.
This software is used to analyze two dimensional models of mechanisms and machines. It is used by many Professors as part of their teaching aid in courses of Mechanical Engineering such as Mechanics of Machines, Theory of Machines & Machine Design, etc.
Zanoza Modeler is a 3D modeling program to build and design models. It is specifically designed for games and supports various game formats including NFS,GTA, Re-Volt, MidtownMadness, and others. Since version 1.07b it has become shareware.
