Known as a complete and professional 2D/3D DWG-based CAD system, iCADMac 2018 reads and writes AutoCAD files up to version 2018.

The latest version was updated in December to version 2018. While progeSOFT SA makes progeCAD and progeCAD Architecture for the Windows environment, the company makes a lesser known version for Apple’s macOS platform known as iCADMac. Known as progeCAD, the company claims more than 250,000 customers, working across industrial sectors in construction, scientific, chemicals, transportation and education, among others.

progeCAD is available in four different flavors, including Professional, Civil/Survey, BILLD MEP and TABLE for Microsoft Excel.Swiss-based progeSOFT SA makes an AutoCAD competitor CAD system that many in the AutoCAD world are aware of. The software works on Windows Vista and above and is designed to run fine even on older hardware. The supported file formats include AutoCAD Drawings (DGW, 2.5-2015), AutoCAD menus, scripts, AutoLISP routines, Drawing Exchange Format, ADS compatible programs, TrueType and SHP/SHX fonts, Tables for Plotting, Hatch Patterns, Blocks and Linetypes. The familiar and AutoCAD-like interface with similar menus, icons and commands make the transition easier for users who have previously been using AutoCAD. The software covers a variety of CAD and sketching applications, including concept sketching, CAD field, electrical schematics, construction, civil, structural, AEC architectural, industrial engineering, mechanical and carpentry work and more. The software is powered by InteliCAD 8.x, which natively works with DWG files and ensures full compatibility without file conversion. It allows plotting to PDF using color and style tables and printer configuration parameter files from AutoCAD. The Google Earth interface allows users to easily export models to Google Earth and see their design exactly where they plan to build it. It costs significantly less than AutoCAD, delivers a similar interface and user experience and supports similar file formats and commands. It works particularly well for users who are looking for an affordable alternative to AutoCAD without missing much on features, user interface and compatibility. ProgeCAD comes with features similar to AutoCAD plus a few more at a fraction of the cost.

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