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(More customer reviews)This is probably the most underrated CAD software package out there. For less than the cost of TurboCAD's most economical offering, ViaCAD provides its users with features and functionality usually available on programs costing many times more than its normal price.
Consider the benefits:
* Complete 2D capability.
* True 3D solid modeling using the ACIS engine.
* Simple, efficient layout.
* AutoCAD compatible in DWG and DXF format, plus compatible with an
astounding number of other file formats.
* Intuitive and fast, with SolidWorks-like functionality.
* 3D modeling tools and features include fillet, shelling, bending, lofting,
and intuitive holes, among other things.
* Assign a material (wood, steel, etc.) and instantly know the weight and
volume properties of your design.
* A very good user support network and an excellent user forum and message
board.
If you are familiar with TurboCAD and enjoy doing 3D modeling with it, you can do the same model in ViaCAD in about 25% of the time. Plus, the model you have in ViaCAD will be a true solid model (compared with TurboCAD Deluxe). Also, you'll have many, many more features and tools found only on 3D modeling programs costing much, much more. In my opinion, this program walks circles around TurboCAD (Deluxe & Pro) and AutoCAD.
However, I would caution anyone who purchases this to first have a good computer. CAD programs are resource hogs, and this one is no different. You want a good processor, a lot of memory and a very good graphics card. Those recommended specifications listed on the box are MINIMUM REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS. Secondly, take your time and learn it properly using the included tutorials. CAD is not something that you can just pick up and learn in five minutes. It takes time and experience to become proficient with any CAD program. Fortunately, this is the easiest to use CAD program I've ever seen.
I highly recommend this to the home inventor or even to small shops with limited budgets. This is a very capable program and also a good stepping stone for learning how to use more complex 3D applications such as SolidWorks or Inventor.
Whatever you do, don't understimate the capability of this program. There are some very serious engineers out there accomplishing some very great things with this "little" program that costs less than $100.
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