cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/59704046
2D/3D, mostly AutoCAD compatible:
Dassault DraftSight:
Graebert Ares Commander (there is Linux version too):
https://www.graebert.com/cad-software/ares-commander/
Bricsys BricsCAD (there is or was Linux version too):
Monstrous 3D CAD system, on league of its own - Dassault Catia:
https://www.3ds.com/products/catia
Architectural - Graphisoft Archicad:
https://graphisoft.com/solutions/archicad/
Architectural, engineering - Nemetschek Allplan:
Don’t forget the amazing open source FreeCAD!!!
I like to mention LibreCAD as well.
While it’s developed by an international team, it’s free and open source and from first hand experience excelent for 2D drawing e.g. floor plans - we didn’t have an accurate one for our appartment before.
OpenSCAD is different but also awesome: https://openscad.org/
Is Siemens NX not European?
Yes, SolidEdge also!
Shouldn’t SolidWorks be on the list, because it’s from Dassault Systems?
Anyone have experience with any of these?
I used CATIA professionally. It’s a beast.
I was working on machining parts for the aircraft engines that powers most Airbus and Boeing and we were using Catia for the design and machining of the engines.
From their website: Quarterly subscription: $2,268 per quarter Annual Subscription: $7,560 per year
I thought AutoCAD was expensive…
Sadly not. But I‘m fine with the new Freecad release but it is always good to know some options.
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