Finally, mechanical engineering software that’s
not over-engineered and not over-priced.

Face it… For most engineers AutoCAD is overkill. So if you’re in mechanical or
structural engineering, the HVAC or piping industry, and you want an affordable
alternative to AutoCAD, you’re in the right place.

With AViCAD and MechQ, you can you can get drawings delivered and projects done
without spending a fortune on software. And they’re easy to learn!

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  • Add Mech-Q - the right tool for your plant piping job.
  • Deliver professional drawings effortlessly.
  • Use it on your project today - near-zero learning curve.
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Don't Have CAD?

  • Get all the functionality of AutoCAD and save thousands.
  • Stop paying annual fees for new features you’ll never use.
  • Manage projects easier than AutoCAD using our tools.
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Unfolding Shapes?

  • Unfold 3D shapes into 2D templates for piping, ducting and steel fabrication.
  • Create a project in minutes instead of hours without any drawing skills.
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Turbocharge your mechanical drafting and design today – no experience required.

If you are looking to improve your CAD productivity, we've got the right drafting and design solution to fit your needs.

Whether you are specifically looking for great Engineering Software or needing a powerful CAD Platform, you we've got software that will get the job done effortlessly every time.

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Here's what our Engineering Tools will do for you:

  • Easily draw Piping, Ducting, Structural and Mechanical objects.
  • Simply pick and choose what you need
  • Runs a bill of materials (BOM) within the program
  • Parametric design allows you to draw as you go
  • Share your drawings with anyone

Our clients are involved in hydro power, food processing, aquaculture, petrochemical, biotechnology, treatment plants, heavy industry, marine, mining, military, pharmaceutical, pulp & paper, energy generation, snow making plants and various other related markets.

» Why choose our Engineering Software?

AViCAD also ships with both architectural and engineering software. Hundreds of add-ons are also included, each with integrated pull down and menus. Once a tool launches, a dialog box will appear where you can choose parameters and then insert the drawing.

Once your project is completed, you and your coworkers can easily exchange, even modify the schematic with or without our software.

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Plate 'n' Sheet - unfold 3D shapes and create 2D templates

Last but not least is we offer a Plate 'n' Sheet. It is a standalone product that will unfolds 3D shapes and create 2D templates.  It offers hundreds of shapes commonly used in the sheetmetal, piping and steel fabrication industries.

Shapes may be viewed as either a 3D model or as a flat pattern at any stage of the process. It is both fast and easy to use!

What's inside Plate 'n' Sheet?

  • Hundreds of variations possible
  • Fast, accurate and simple to use
  • Saves patterns as DXF
  • Automatic dimensioning
  • Many more features to many to list here..

Find out how Plate 'n' Sheet saves hours for work every time.

CADavenue.com serves CAD users worldwide. Our office are located in Pacific Northwest and offer lifetime tech support. If you ever need help or just have a comment, feel free to contact us at our main helpdesk 24/7.

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