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# DesignCalcs

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> Rapidly prototype, design, and prove ASME section VIII calculations for pressure vessels.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 1 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses DesignCalcs?

DesignCalcs is used to ensure a pressure vessel is designed in accordance with ASME Section 8.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 1 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: CEI
- **Founded**: 1986

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$83,00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- 3D Imaging
- Collaboration Tools
- Data Import/Export
- Design Analysis
- Manufacturing Design Data

## Support Options

- Chat

## Category

- [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30556/engineering-cad/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Altium Develop](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/175058/altium-designer) — 4.6/5 (181 reviews)
2. [AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/174021/autocad) — 4.7/5 (3205 reviews)
3. [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/93121/solidworks-premium) — 4.6/5 (756 reviews)
4. [Alibre Design](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/172312/alibre-design) — 4.7/5 (182 reviews)
5. [MATLAB](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/125813/matlab) — 4.6/5 (2090 reviews)

## Reviews

### "easy to use" — 5.0/5

> **Merlin** | *28 March 2018* | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: When we obtained this program we did not expect so much efficiency but it has been the best that our department has been able to buy, an incredible handling and everything is easy to use.

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