Compare ALCAD
Complete Comparison of Various ALCAD Versions
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ALCAD 2D/3D & 2D/3D MEP/HVAC
ALCAD 2D/3D & 2D MEP/HVAC
ALCAD 2D/3D only CAD
AutoCAD
AutoCAD LT
ALCADs 3D Plugins (MEP/HVAC)
Yes
No
No
No
No
ALCADs 2D Plugins (MEP/HVAC)
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Native .dwg file support / *.dwg file support for v2.5 up to Latest Version
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Digital Signatures for *.dwg Drawings
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
MicroStation *.dgn native Open file support
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Open/Save - Supports *.dwg, *.dxf, *,dwf, *.dxb & *.dwt file extensions
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Export - Supports 2D/3D *.pdf, *.svg, *,dwf, *.bmp, *.emf, *.wmf, *.dwf & *.stl file extensions
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Import - Supports 3D Collada *.dae
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Import/Export - Supports ACIS 3D Solids *.sat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
STEP & IGES Import/Export
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Vectored PDF files Import for direct editing
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
BIM support *.ifc, *.rvt/*.rfa buy Server Delete Server Change password change Reverse DNS
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Attach point cloud .rcp/.rcs files.
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Support for command Line
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Support for 3D surface commands
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Facet Modeler for lightweight 3D drawings.
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Support for 3D Solids modeling
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
AEC entities such as walls, windows, doors, openings, stairs, railings & slabs, etc.
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Printing, Publishing with eTransmit
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
LISP support (including DCL)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Autodesk® Development System (ADS) support
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Object IRX for custom entity creation
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
AutoCAD® software menu (.mnu) and script (.scr) files
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
TrueType™ font support
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Raster Image Support (See full list of supported image file extensions)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Work with Multiple Open Drawing
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Explorer for managing layers, block, line types, and more
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Express tools
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Tool palettes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Microsoft ActiveX support, including in-place editing
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications - VBA 7.1
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Microsoft .NET 4.5 API
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Script Recorder
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Graphical Block Preview
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Visual Menu Customization
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Right-mouse click to edit properties of multiple selected entries
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advanced Photo-realistic 3D Rendering with ARTISAN Add-on module
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Photo-realistic 3-D Real time shading
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Price
€ 499 per year
€ 399 per year
€ 199 per year / € 349 permanent
€ 2000 per year
€ 500 per year
FAQs
ALCAD offers various versions, including ALCAD 2D/3D & 2D/3D MEP/HVAC, ALCAD 2D/3D & 2D MEP/HVAC, ALCAD 2D/3D only CAD, AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, ALCAD’s 3D Plugins (MEP/HVAC), and ALCAD’s 2D Plugins (MEP/HVAC).
Yes, ALCAD supports native .dwg file format for versions 2.5 up to the latest version, ensuring compatibility with AutoCAD files.
Absolutely, ALCAD provides digital signature support for *.dwg drawings, enhancing security and authenticity.
ALCAD supports various file extensions such as *.pdf, *.svg, *.dwf, *.bmp, *.emf, *.wmf, *.stl for export and *.dwg, *.dxf, *.dwt for import/export, ensuring versatile file compatibility.
Yes, ALCAD supports BIM formats like *.ifc, .rvt/.rfa, facilitating seamless integration with Building Information Modeling workflows.
ALCAD provides robust support for 3D modeling, including 3D solids modeling, facet modeler for lightweight 3D drawings, and 3D surface commands for advanced design capabilities.
Yes, ALCAD allows users to customize menus, tool palettes, and visual menu options, enhancing productivity and workflow efficiency.
Absolutely, ALCAD supports scripting with LISP, AutoCAD® software menu (.mnu), script (.scr) files, Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) 7.1, and Script Recorder for automation and customization.
ALCAD offers flexible pricing options, including € 499 per year, € 399 per year, € 199 per year (€ 349 permanent), and specialized pricing for certain versions, catering to different user needs and budgets.
For technical support, you can reach out to ALCAD’s Software Solution GmbH based in Zurich, Switzerland, via email at [email protected], or explore their website for more information under the Company section.