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# Engineering CAD Software

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> Engineering CAD (Computer Aided Design) software assists engineers in designing and drafting parts, products and structures that can be done in two or three dimensions.

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## Products

1. [Canvas Envision](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1015652/envision) — 5.0/5 (2 reviews) — Canvas Envision lets you create, share, and consume interactive 3D documents which leverage the power of your existing 3D CAD models
2. [Civil Designer](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1017234/civil-designer) — 4.5/5 (2 reviews) — Civil engineering design and analysis software for bulk earthworks, roads, surface drainage, wastewater and clean water networks.
3. [OpenFlows WaterCAD](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1024305/openflows-watercad) — 4.5/5 (2 reviews) — Water distribution system hydraulic modeling and analysis software that helps users design, plan, \& operate water distribution systems.
4. [CADWorx Plant](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1037546/cadworx-plant) — 4.0/5 (2 reviews) — Plant design and automation solution that offers DWG file-based tools to create 3D plant models and collaboration capabilities.
5. [BPT-Pro](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1037882/bpt-pro) — 5.0/5 (2 reviews) — Architectural CAD software that provides 2D-CAD drafting tools to help users optimize drawing tasks on Adobe Illustrator.
6. [IMOLD for SOLIDWORKS](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/93143/imold) — 5.0/5 (1 reviews) — IMOLD for SOLIDWORKS is a computer-aided (CAD) mold design platform that helps design mold layouts, feed systems, and more.
7. [MechDesigner](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/128387/mechdesigner) — 4.0/5 (1 reviews) — Machine design software that lets you easily model Cam and Servo based machines with many mechanism, motion, and material interactions.
8. [QuickPlumb](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/129335/quickplumb) — 4.0/5 (1 reviews) — QuickPlumb is plumbing design software that creates material lists, estimates, and 3D drawings.
9. [Draft it](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/136109/draft-it) — 5.0/5 (1 reviews) — Powerful, easy to use 2D CAD Software package that is free to use. Create, save and print your work with our unlimited free version.
10. [AutoScan](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/146715/autoscan) — 5.0/5 (1 reviews) — Builders that works out the Bill of quantities for Major items and calculates BOQ for for buildings.
11. [DWDRAFT IntelliCAD Premium Edition](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/146784/dwdraft-intellicad-premium-edition) — 5.0/5 (1 reviews) — The DWG/DGN CAD sofware based on IntelliCAD with many advanced functions similar to AutoCAD.
12. [Power Lines Pro](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/169252/power-lines-pro) — 5.0/5 (1 reviews) — 3D CAD web based software package for designing and modelling overhead line systems for both utilities and telco companies.
13. [DesignCalcs](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/170479/designcalcs) — 5.0/5 (1 reviews) — Rapidly prototype, design, and prove ASME section VIII calculations for pressure vessels.
14. [Thea Render](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/173837/thea-render) — 4.0/5 (1 reviews) — Thea Render is a rendering software that provides photorealistic 3D visualization capabilities.
15. [Zeiss](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/191133/zeiss-calypso) — 4.0/5 (1 reviews) — Manufacturing execution solution that helps businesses measure standard geometrics of machines and evaluate freeform surfaces.
16. [SysQue](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/194249/sysque) — 5.0/5 (1 reviews) — Trimble® SysQue® enables detailers to author or convert generic MEP systems into real-world LOD 400 models natively in Revit.
17. [RED CAD](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/198057/red-cad) — 1.0/5 (1 reviews) — RED CAD provides CAD software for electrical, plumbing, heating, fire protection, and facility maintenance planning.
18. [Capital X Panel Designer](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/201130/electra-cloud) — 4.0/5 (1 reviews) — Siemens' fully cloud-native electrical CAD software. Access real-time collaboration with ease across all browsers.
19. [Equator](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/206142/equator) — 4.0/5 (1 reviews) — Real-time collaboration, massive data library and custom title blocks. Make professional maps in minutes without years of training.
20. [Midas Civil](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/215030/midas-civil) — 4.0/5 (1 reviews) — midas Civil is a state of art structural engineering software that sets a new standard for bridge and civil structures.
21. [hyperMILL](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/217448/hypercad) — 5.0/5 (1 reviews) — hyperMILL is a cloud-based CAM and CAD software that provides milling, turning, and EDM tools for all businesses.
22. [MAGMASOFT](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/217954/magmasoft) — 5.0/5 (1 reviews) — MAGMASOFT is the comprehensive optimization tool for improving metalcasting quality, optimizing process conditions and reducing costs.
23. [SCIA Engineer](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/218062/scia-engineer) — 5.0/5 (1 reviews) — SCIA Engineer is structural analysis and design software for engineers working on multi-material projects.
24. [STRAP](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1024010/autostrap) — 5.0/5 (1 reviews) — Engineering CAD solution that enables businesses to automate generate wind and seismic loads and analyze produced designs.
25. [RootPro CAD](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1025710/rootpro-cad) — 3.0/5 (1 reviews) — General purpose CAD software tool used by technical designers, engineers, and architects to design products.

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